RF/uW Solutions Designer

Keysight Technologies

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 190,000 - 300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Keysight Technologies is seeking an RF/uW Solutions Designer to translate customer needs into test solutions using Keysight measurement technology and bespoke components.

The role involves defining system requirements, acceptance criteria, and tests, acting as the bridge between the customer and Keysight teams, and delivering advanced test solutions for radar, EW, space/satellite, and secure communications. International collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, CS or Physics.
Experience with RADAR, EW, Spectrum ops, Space/Satellite, Secure comms.
Proficient in RF test systems and designing complex test solutions.
Software development in MATLAB, C#, C++, Python.
Fluent in English; willing to travel domestically and internationally.
Minimum five years in a technical, customer-facing role.
Test/verification experience and delivery of SoW-type consultancy.

Responsibilities

Collect and translate customer requirements into an implementable solution using Keysight measurement tech and bespoke components.
Define system requirements, acceptance criteria and tests; act as central interface between customer and Keysight teams.
Design test solutions for Aerospace and Defense, including RADAR and secure comms verification.
Collaborate with international colleagues and R&D centers across Keysight.
Work in an international team focused on wireless, Aerospace & Defense, and Digital.

Skills

RADAR

Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations

Space & Satellite

Secure Communications

Spectrum Monitoring

RF test systems

Test solution design

MATLAB

C++

Python

English fluency

Education

Master degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

C++

Python

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 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.

Overview

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. 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

The main responsibility of the RF/uW Solutions Designer is to collect and translate customer requirements to an implementable, differentiated, solution using Keysight’s measurement technology in combination with bespoke development and/or inclusion of commercially available components.

The task encompasses requirements collection, definition of system and acceptance criteria and tests. In this process the Solution Architect is the central person between customer and Keysight teams.

As an A/D Solution Architect the main responsibility is to design test solutions addressing the requirements of modern systems for the Aerospace and Defense market. Amongst others this includes test systems for RADAR, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations, Satellite communication, as well as systems for military secure communications and cyber security verification and test.

The position requires international cooperation with colleagues world-wide as well as various Keysight R&D centres.

The solution architect is part of an international team focused on solutions acquisition and development organised in technology and industry teams for wireless, Aerospace and Defense, and Digital.

Qualifications

To qualify for this job, the candidate shall meet the following requirements:

Education

Master degree in any of the following disciplines or equivalent:
- Electronic Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Physics

Technical Skills

Up to date knowledge of Aerospace and Defense technologies and applications:
- RADAR
- Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations
- Space and Satellite
- Secure Communications
- Spectrum Monitoring and Signal Analysis
Experience with RF test systems and technologies.
Experience in designing complex test solutions.
Experience in Software Development with Matlab, C#, C++, Python.
Some experience with simulation and correlation of simulation to measurement.

Soft Skills

Fluent in English + local language
Good communication skills (cross hierarchy, cultural, multi modal)
Good negotiation skills, ability to formulate trade-off criteria (technical – commercial)
Comfortable presenting to larger audiences
Willingness to travel (domestic and international, multi day, multiple times per month)

Experience

Relevant experience in RADAR and Electronic Warfare, Signal Processing and communications.
Minimum of five years in a technical, customer facing role.

Considerations

Test and verification experience, and/or senior level design validation / verification.
Not necessarily from Test & Measurement background.
Experience in definition and delivery of Statement of Work type consultancy projects.

Personality

Inquisitive, curious.
Team player.
Self-motivated.

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

CA and MA pay range: MINIMUM $196,740.00, MIDPOINT: $262,310.00, MAX $327,890.00

MD pay range: Minimum $182,680.00, MIDPOINT $243,570.00 Maximum $304,470.00

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

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