RF/uW Solutions Designer

Keysight Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 197,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Keysight Technologies is seeking an RF/uW Solutions Designer to translate customer needs into differentiated test solutions using Keysight measurement tech, plus bespoke or off‑the‑shelf components. The role interfaces with customers and global R&D, focusing on aerospace and defense applications such as radar, secure communications, and spectrum operations.

The position requires international collaboration and travel, with compensation listed for US locations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, CS or Physics.
• Expertise in RADAR and Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations.
• Experience with RF test systems and designing complex test solutions.
• Proficient in Matlab, C#, C++, Python; familiarity with simulation.
• Strong English, travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Collect and translate customer requirements to an implementable solution using Keysight's measurement technology.
• Serve as the central Solution Architect between customer and Keysight teams.
• Design test solutions addressing Aerospace and Defense requirements, including RADAR and Secure Communications.
• Collaborate with global R&D centres; international cooperation within an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

RF test systems

Radar

Electronic Warfare

Signal Processing

C++

Python

Matlab

C#

Education

Master's degree in Electronic Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Physics

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

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.

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

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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