Wireless Standards and Product Planning Expert

Keysight Technologies; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies is seeking a technical leader to drive 3GPP standardization for 6G wireless protocol test solutions and shape product strategy and roadmap.

You will influence the product roadmap for wireless protocol test platforms, run simulations for 3GPP contributions, and collaborate across R&D, Go-to-market, and Sales to prioritize features based on technical feasibility and business impact.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 12+ years in wireless communications with emphasis on 3GPP contributions and standardization.
• Experience in product planning or technical product management.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to 3GPP working groups with high-impact technical proposals.
• Create simulations to support 3GPP contributions in protocol areas.
• Influence standard evolution aligned with technology and product strategy.
• Build relationships with OEMs, chipset vendors, and operators.
• Represent Keysight as a thought leader in industry forums.
• Prioritize features based on technical feasibility and business impact.
• Translate priorities into concrete technical requirements and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with R&D, Go-to-market, and Sales; support key customer engagements.

Skills

3GPP standardization

Wireless protocol development

Product planning

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Network simulators

Protocol analyzers

Lab test systems

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.

This role is that of a technical leader that blends standards and product planning responsibilities. The individual must be able to drive innovation and influence in 3GPP standardization for 6G wireless protocol test solutions, while also bringing the right insights into product planning, and to shaping the product strategy and roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to and participate in 3GPP (RAN, SA, CT or other working groups) with high-impact technical proposals
• Create and run simulations as necessary in network and device protocols, channel modeling and other relevant areas in order to support 3GPP contributions
• Influence standard evolution aligned with company technology and product strategy
• Build strong relationships with ecosystem players (OEMs, chipset vendors, operators)
• Represent the company as a recognized thought leader in industry forums
• Partner with Planning and R&D functions to prioritize features based on technical feasibility and business impact
• Cultivate a bird's eye view and perspective of the industry trends, looking into the 3-5 year horizons, and mapping those insights into broad based product strategy
• Influence product roadmap for wireless protocol test platforms (UE, network, and core testing)
• Partner with R&D to prioritize features based on technical feasibility and business impact
• Translate technology priorities into concrete technical requirements
• Collaborate with other functions such as R&D, Go-to-market and Sales
• Support key customer engagements

Qualifications

Education

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field

Experience

• 12+ years in wireless communications, with strong focus on:
  • 3GPP standardization contributions
  • Wireless protocol development or testing
• Experience in product planning or technical product management

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of:
  • 5G NR protocol stack (RRC, MAC, PHY interactions)
  • Leading 6G technology candidates and trends
  • LTE and legacy technologies
  • Core network signaling (5GC, EPC)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Conformance and interoperability testing
  • Test methodologies and automation
• Familiarity with:
  • Network and device simulators, protocol analyzers, and lab test systems

Business & Strategic Skills

• Ability to connect standards evolution to commercial product opportunities
• Strong analytical skills for market and competitive analysis
• Experience defining product requirements and influencing roadmap decisions

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