RF/uW Solution/Application Engineer

Keysight Technologies SAles Spain SL.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of technology innovation as an RFuW Field Solution Engineer. This dynamic role involves collaborating with sales teams to tackle customer measurement challenges and showcase cutting-edge solutions. You will be responsible for developing technical solutions, leading customer engagements, and fostering long-term relationships. With a strong emphasis on technical expertise and communication skills, this position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the success of customers in diverse markets including 5G, automotive, and aerospace. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• BSEE required, MSEE preferred with emphasis in RF and microwave systems.
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave test and measurement applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer engagements from a technical perspective.
• Own technical solution development and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Create demand for Keysight’s products through presentations and demonstrations.

Skills

RF and microwave systems

Technical communication

Vector network analysis

IQ modulation

C#, Python, Matlab, C

Customer relationship management

Presentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BSEE

MSEE

Tools

VNA’s

Signal generators

Signal/spectrum analyzers

Job description

Overview

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

Keysight is looking for an RFuW Field Solution Engineer that will work closely with our field sales team to understand customer measurement challenges, demonstrate Keysight solutions, and enable our customers to be successful. Our application engineering organization is the premier technical pre/post sales support team in the electronics and communications industries. Being persuasive to create customer preference for Keysight products as well as developing strong customer relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction are key aspects to this position.

This position has responsibilities for:

1. Leading Keysight’s customer engagements from a technical perspective
2. Owning the technical solution development, demonstration, proposal, and in some cases delivery
3. Teaming with sales professionals, industry solution teams, and other disciplines to develop and win complex opportunities
4. Creating demand for Keysight’s products and services through presentations, seminars, and demonstrations
5. Developing and building long term relationships and loyalty with customers as a resident expert while ensuring high customer satisfaction

This position is compensated by a 90% salary and 10% commission. It yields 100% target pay achievement at 100% of targeted sales with higher commission rates once the target is exceeded.

Qualifications

Keysight not only prides itself on hiring engineers with strong technical backgrounds, but also with excellent communication skills. The ability to communicate your thoughts, ideas, and point of view is very important in this position and to the long-term development of your career. You must demonstrate the ability to work closely in teams and understand the dynamics of a team environment. We are looking for candidates that have demonstrated leadership skills and have the ability to be dynamic and persuasive in a professional setting.

This position requires the following skillsets and attributes, with an emphasis on technical expertise and communication skills:

1. BSEE required, MSEE preferred or equivalent education with emphasis in RF and microwave systems with at least 4 years of professional experience
2. Strong understanding of RF and microwave test and measurement applications, emphasis on vector network analysis and IQ modulation.
3. Passion for continuous learning
4. Familiarity with programming languages such as C#, Python, Matlab, or C
5. Ability to develop strong relationships with customers and internal teammates
6. Must be a US Citizen and currently have an active US security clearance or the ability and willingness to attain one
7. Strong written & verbal communication skills
8. Effective presentation and problem solving skills
9. This is a field job and candidate must be capable of transporting test equipment to/from customer sites.

Background in any of the following areas is highly desirable:

1. RF/uW/mmW communications systems and component test with modern VNA’s, signal generators, and signal/spectrum analyzers
2. Space & Satellite communications and test systems
3. Radar and Pulsed RF applications, Electronic Warfare simulation and testing
4. Technologies in areas of communication standards such as 5GNR, 802.11, LTE

Additional characteristics of candidates we are seeking for this position include:

1. Independent professional that works best under broad and general directions
2. Highly competitive, assertive with a passion to "win" and "teach"
3. Ability to create a vision and convey the message in a persuasive manner
4. Comfortable in challenging customers by offering the customer unique perspectives
5. Sociable, people oriented, outgoing, desires quality customer interactions, and wants to earn recognition

Careers Privacy Statement

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.