Radar Test & Evaluation BD Lead

Keysight Technologies; Winchester Township (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

ESPP

Job summary

Keysight Technologies seeks a senior Business Development leader to drive growth in radar test and evaluation across aerospace, defense, and government sectors. You will shape opportunities, engage customers early, and build partnerships with OEMs, labs, and system integrators.

The role requires deep radar knowledge, a track record in winning programs, and strong leadership to advance strategic initiatives and roadmap investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Significant experience (5+ years) in radar systems, radar testing, electronic warfare, RF systems, or defense sensing technologies.
• Substantial experience (5+ years) in business development, capture, program management, or strategic account management within Aerospace & Defense.
• Demonstrated success identifying, developing, and winning new business opportunities while building lasting customer relationships.
• Strong understanding of radar architectures, performance metrics, and validation methodologies.
• Experience working with defense acquisition organizations, laboratories, or major defense contractors.
• Ability to develop executive-level customer relationships and influence strategic decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic growth plan for the Radar Test & Evaluation market.
• Identify, qualify, and shape new opportunities across radar modernization, missile defense, air defense, ISR, electronic warfare, and multi-domain sensing programs.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities aligned with annual and long-term growth objectives.
• Engage customers early in the acquisition cycle to influence requirements and position solutions before formal procurements.
• Lead account-development strategies for key radar OEMs, system integrators, government laboratories, and defense agencies.
• Map radar ecosystem, track funding priorities, technology roadmaps, and acquisition strategies.
• Identify technology trends and emerging requirements in AESA radars, defense sensing, digital engineering.

Skills

Radar expertise

Industry relationships

Executive communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related

Job description

Keysight Technologies seeks a senior Business Development leader to drive growth in radar test and evaluation across aerospace, defense, and government sectors. You will shape opportunities, engage customers early, and build partnerships with OEMs, labs, and system integrators.

The role requires deep radar knowledge, a track record in winning programs, and strong leadership to advance strategic initiatives and roadmap investments.