R&D Operating Manager (Hardware)

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aniteSanta Rosa (CA)

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Manager

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$163,000 per year

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About the role

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: Lead and manage a team of hardware engineers responsible for RF and microwave signal generator platforms. Own hardware development operations end-to-end — from architecture and design through validation, production release, and sustaining. Drive team performance, capacity planning, and resource allocation across concurrent hardware programs. Partner cross-functionally with Program Management, RTL/Firmware, Software, Compliance, and Manufacturing to keep programs on schedule and within budget. Coach, develop, and grow engineers; own hiring, performance management, and succession planning for the team. Manage OEM/supplier relationships relevant to hardware builds as needed. Support sustaining efforts and drive continuous improvement to yields, cost, and quality. Track and report on operational KPIs (schedule adherence, yield, defect rate, team utilization) to leadership.

Qualifications: BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline; 8-10+ years relevant hardware engineering experience. Hardware design background in either high-speed digital or microwave/RF design. Strong system design and architectural design experience for RF/microwave signal generation platforms — able to define and evaluate architecture trade-offs at the platform/product level. Demonstrated leadership experience — formal people-management experience is not required; candidates who have led projects, mentored engineers, or informally guided a team will be considered. Experience with the full hardware lifecycle: architecture, design, development, and productization. Knowledge of signal integrity, EMC design/compliance, PCB stackups and materials, RF/microwave subsystems, and/or embedded platforms as relevant to the product area. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to manage multiple concurrent programs. Excellent verbal/written communication skills; effective across cross-functional and global teams. Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) as defined by U.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR), due to access to export-controlled technology or data. Visa Sponsorship is NOT available for this role. Santa Rosa, CA Pay Range: MIN $163,000 - MAX $275,000.00 Careers Privacy Statement*Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*

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