Senior EW Systems Architect & Strategic Lead

Keysight Technologies; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, CA, seeks a Principal Technical Strategist and Architect to drive long-range EW product strategy, architecture, and customer-focused solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams, translate requirements into specifications, and mentor future technical leaders.

This senior role shapes next‑generation EW platforms, collaborates with management, and guides investment decisions with market insights and financial modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• 12+ years of hardware, firmware/embedded software, or systems engineering experience with EW focus.
• In-depth EW systems, signal generation, and source-architecture knowledge.
• Ability to build market and financial models to support strategy and investments.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities; strong cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead EW product planning and long-range roadmaps aligned with markets and customers.
• Define architecture for next‑gen EW source products and stimulation systems.
• Translate customer needs into product requirements and specs.
• Support programs with requirements, planning, and technical direction.
• Advise on technical issues, risk management, and knowledge transfer across teams.

Skills

EW systems expertise

Signal generation technologies

Source architectures

Firmware and embedded software

System architecture

Financial modeling

Mentoring and leadership

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Post-graduate degree or certification may be required

Tools

ASIC development experience

Calibration algorithms

FPGA/firmware development

Job description

Keysight Technologies in Santa Rosa, CA, seeks a Principal Technical Strategist and Architect to drive long-range EW product strategy, architecture, and customer-focused solutions. You will lead cross-functional teams, translate requirements into specifications, and mentor future technical leaders.

This senior role shapes next‑generation EW platforms, collaborates with management, and guides investment decisions with market insights and financial modeling.