Quantum Application/Business Development Application Scientist

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•Remote

About The Position

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 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. About the Team Keysight Design Engineering Software (DES) is Keysight’s software business that develops tools, workflows, solutions, and devices to accelerate customer development cycles for complex, high-frequency circuits, modules, boards, and systems. Keysight’s integrated software portfolio unifies Electronic Design Automation (EDA), Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), IP Data Management (PDM), and more—supporting open, multi-physics workflows from concept through to validation. At Keysight, you will enjoy a modern, high-tech and diversified environment. We provide a productive and people-oriented culture that consistently ranks Keyghts as a top company to work for. We strongly believe that an environment where each individual is included and valued, will enable Keysight to develop to its highest potential. Keysight Technologies is an industry leader in the simulation and test of superconducting quantum qubits used in government and commercial applications. You will be working with high caliber teams to drive market leadership in this emerging market. About the Role We are seeking an expert level Application Engineer Scientist in a product manager role to work with our Quantum solutions and Business Development teams in DES. In this role, you will be driving adoption of quantum solutions and business tied to government funded programs. You will be formulating application solutions and working with our development team to introduce cutting-edge solutions for challenging customer use cases in the quantum electronics market. As a expert level contributor, you will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders — including Marketing, R&D, Technical Support, and Quality Assurance — to capture requirements and deliver whole-product solutions.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is technical, has entrepreneurial self-starter traits, and is able to work in a dynamic environment with an extended R&D and sales channel team to develop and introduce winning product solutions.
A background in physics or electromagnetics.
Understands quantum computing systems, quantum principles, superconducting qubits
At least 5-years practical experience in the quantum industry and is familiar with simulation of superconducting quantum use cases.
Practical hand-on experience with Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS, COMSOL, Dassault Microwave Studio, Cadence MWO/Virtuoso
Understands marketing concepts to drive go-to-market efforts.
A MS or PhD in physics or electromagnetics is preferred.

Responsibilities

Building strong relationships with quantum customers by understanding, discussing and driving solutions for their technical and workflow challenges.
Develop compelling examples showcasing superconducting and other qubit architectures in support of customer use cases
Working with a world-wide sales organization to drive business results and provide technical support as required
Prepare and work with an extended business development team on high-quality technical proposals for government funded projects and programs.
Champion new quantum product introduction to drive adoption with quantum customers alongside a world-wide sales and application engineering organization
Work with the sales team to manage customer engagements within the sales process
Expand the Keysight market footprint by extending workflows in superconducting circuits and systems
Bridge the gap between EDA workflows and Hamiltonian representations for quantum systems.