R&D Hardware Section Manager

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Keysight is seeking an R&D Hardware Section Manager for its Digital and Photonic Center of Excellence (DP-CoE) to oversee the research and development of real-time oscilloscopes hardware. This role is crucial for leading the segment through its next transformation in a competitive and rapidly evolving market. The position requires a strong combination of leadership, technical expertise, and strategic thinking, with responsibilities spanning multiple teams, projects, and geographies to ensure innovation, quality, and alignment with business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering – advanced degrees preferred
Experience leading a team of front-line managers in hardware development
Deep understanding of the oscilloscope market, customers, and competitors
Exceptional track record of developing and delivering products and solutions that consistently meet/exceed goals
Experience with leading, planning, organizing, and tracking project teams and tasks
History of product deliveries achieving quality, cost, inventory, budget, and schedule goals
Experience working in matrixed organizations where high level of collaboration across business groups is required
Proven ability to make decisions quickly and efficiently, even amid ambiguity
Ownership of topline growth, market share and profitability
Effective and strong partnership with Keysight Labs, multiple hardware and software managers and programs as well as IST Solution Development Managers and Programs
Experience in hiring and growing talent across EE, ME and FPGA disciplines
5 years of direct management experience leading R&D teams
Experience with hardware design and design processes and Keysight’s Product Life Cycle
Technical prowess to assess and guide architectural and design decisions
Experience harnessing internal and external development capability in driving toward products and solutions
Ability to stay at the forefront of industry research and standards
Experience with photonic and optics technologies
An outside-in mindset, being proactive and insightful in anticipating market trends, technology waves, and customer needs, engaging directly with Keysight customers to translate those needs into product requirements
Ability to use our products at a proficient level, understanding nuance between different implementations of hardware, firmware and software
Expertise in customer uses of oscilloscopes, including digital communication technologies, optical technologies, and data center transport
Experience in DP-CoE’s other technologies (AWGs, BERTs)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees preferred

Responsibilities

Lead a diverse team of front-line managers overseeing the development of real-time oscilloscopes and other hardware across all business segments.
Work closely with partner organizations such as Keysight Labs, Manufacturing and Supply Chain to ensure on-time delivery of products.
Develop close partnerships with internal planning teams and marketing to develop hardware roadmaps that meet customer needs.
Deliver on a roadmap for probes and accessories to support business opportunities.
Manage the core team of front-line managers in DP-CoE managing hardware development of real-time oscilloscopes hardware.
Set clear goals based on organizational and business objectives.
Provide regular feedback and ensure professional growth across the lab.
Develop a culture of collaboration and excellence within the team.
Hire and develop new R&D hardware project managers and R&D engineers.
Stay abreast of industry trends, research breakthroughs and technological advancements impacting the business.
Drive for new systems to augment efficiency while maintaining first-in-class R&D operations.
Ensure delivery of high-quality products on time.
Closely work with the software organization to ensure schedule and feature alignment across the product portfolio.
Develop partnerships with leaders in partner product teams to ensure efficient use of R&D resources.
Provide an environment for developing key talent for the future of the business across all domains of R&D in DP-CoE and Keysight.