RF/uW Solutions Designer

Keysight Technologies; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 183,000 - 304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Holidays

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Keysight Technologies is seeking an RF/uW Solutions Designer to translate customer requirements into differentiated test solutions using Keysight measurement technology. You will coordinate with global teams and act as a bridge between customer and R&D, designing Aerospace and Defense test solutions including RADAR and secure communications systems.

Role requires travel, collaboration, and strong software skills; minimum five years in a technical, customer-facing role, with an advanced degree in

Qualifications

• Master degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of aerospace/defense technologies and applications (RADAR, Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations, Space and Satellite).
• Experience with RF test systems and designing complex test solutions.
• Proficient in software development with Matlab, C#, C++, Python.

Responsibilities

• Collect and translate customer requirements into implementable solutions using Keysight measurement tech and bespoke components.
• Define system and acceptance criteria and tests; act as central liaison between customer and Keysight teams.
• Design test solutions for Aerospace and Defense, including RADAR and secure communications systems, with international collaboration.
• Work with global R&D centres and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

RF test systems

Test solution design

Matlab development

Simulation & correlation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master degree in Electronic/ Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

Matlab

C#

C++

Python

Job description

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.

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.

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

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

US Employees May Be Eligible For The Following Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

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