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 will be that of a senior technical leader responsible for driving innovation and influence in shaping the product strategy and roadmap for next-generation wireless protocol test solutions for 6G, with focus on AI, Agentic AI, and other forward-looking areas. This role envisions technology foresight, understanding industry trends and market-driven product planning to ensure industry-leading test and measurement offerings.
Responsibilities:
Product Planning & Strategy
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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
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Influence product roadmap for wireless protocol test platforms (UE, network, and core testing)
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Partner with R&D to prioritize features based on technical feasibility and business impact
- Translate technology priorities into concrete technical requirements
Technical Architecture & Innovation
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Provide system-level architecture guidance for protocol test solutions
- Ensure alignment of products with evolving wireless technologies and deployments
- Drive innovation in:
- AI-native workflows in protocol validation, network optimization, and adjacent areas, both in commercial solutions as well as internal toolchains
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Protocol emulation and simulation
- End-to-end network testing
- Cloud-native and virtualized test solutions
- Contribute to patents, whitepapers, and technical publications
Cross-Functional Leadership
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Collaborate with:
- R&D (feature definition and implementation)
- Marketing (positioning and messaging)
- Sales (customer engagement and solution support)
- Mentor senior engineers and act as a technical authority within the organization
- Support key customer engagements with deep technical insights
Qualifications:
Education
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Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field
Experience
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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
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Deep knowledge of:
- 5G NR protocol stack (RRC, MAC, PHY interactions)
- Leading 6G technology candidates and trends
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LTE and legacy technologies
- Core network signaling (5GC, EPC)
- Strong understanding of:
- Conformance and interoperability testing
- Test methodologies and automation
- Familiarity with:
- Network simulators, protocol analyzers, and lab test systems
Business & Strategic Skills
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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
Soft Skills
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Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to influence without authority across global teams
- Strong industry presence and credibility
Preferred Qualifications
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Active rapporteur or leadership role within 3GPP
- Experience with 5G-Advanced or early 6G research
- Background in test and measurement industry
- Exposure to business strategy frameworks
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