R&D Operating Manager for Photonic Test Solutions - Hardware

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 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 powerful, 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

• In charge of managing the development of new parametric photonic test solutions from conception to product launch
• Manage the hardware product lifecycle from concept to release, including scope, schedule, resource, budget and risk management
• Align with marketing, order fulfilment, Keysight laboratories and other organizations to drive successful new product introductions
• Lead a team of engineers with a direct reporting line and support them in meeting their business and development goals
• Identify and harness leverage potential across products and platforms
• Drive technical decisions
• Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements
• Communicate plans and results to management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Optics, Telecommunication, Physics, Electrical Engineering with optics background)
• Minimum of 7 years post graduate work experience with a minimum of 3 years in project and product life cycle management
• Demonstrated track record in leading development teams
• Excellent written and verbal skills to be able to lead across multiple functions
• Pro‑active, strategic, and growth mindset
• Structured working style and ready to hold themselves and others accountable
• Ability to work in a multi‑site, multi‑cultural global team environment
• Fluent in English
• German language skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with lasers, fiber‑optic parts and photonic instruments
• Knowledge about direct-detection and coherent optical communication systems

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.