RF/uW Solutions Engineer, Recent Graduate

Keysight Technologies, Inc. • El Segundo, CA

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About The Position

Keysight is seeking an RF/uW Field Application Engineer to work with the field sales team to understand customer measurement challenges, demonstrate Keysight solutions, and help customers succeed. The application engineering organization provides technical pre- and post-sales support in the electronics, communications, and defense industries. The role combines technical expertise with customer relationship development, persuasive communication, and a focus on customer satisfaction.

The engineer leads customer engagements from a technical perspective and owns technical solution development, demonstrations, proposals, and, in some cases, delivery. The role works alongside sales professionals, industry solution teams, and other disciplines to develop and win complex opportunities. It also creates demand for Keysight products and services through presentations, seminars, and demonstrations, and builds long-term customer relationships as a resident expert.

Compensation consists of 90% salary and 10% commission, with 100% target pay achievement at 100% of targeted sales and higher commission rates after the target is exceeded. This is a field position requiring the ability to drive a company vehicle and transport test equipment to and from customer sites. The position requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance. Visa sponsorship is unavailable. The level offered depends on applicable experience, education, and skills; most offers are between the minimum and midpoint of the listed salary range.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required in EE, CS, ECE, or equivalent education with a background in telecommunications, radar, and/or RF systems; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave test and measurement applications, with emphasis on vector network analysis and IQ modulation.
• Passion for continuous learning.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as C#, Python, MATLAB, or C is preferred.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with customers and internal teammates.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective presentation and problem-solving skills.
• Must be capable of driving a company vehicle and transporting test equipment to and from customer sites.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Able to work closely in teams and understand team dynamics.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to be dynamic and persuasive in a professional setting.
• Comfortable working independently under broad and general directions.
• Highly competitive and assertive, with a passion to win and teach.
• Able to create a vision and convey it persuasively.
• Comfortable challenging customers by offering unique perspectives.
• Sociable, people-oriented, outgoing, and motivated to provide quality customer interactions and earn recognition.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in EE, CS, ECE, or equivalent education.
• Experience with RF/uW/mmW systems and component testing using modern VNAs, signal generators, and signal analyzers.
• Background in space and satellite communications and test systems.
• Background in radar and electronic warfare test systems.
• Experience with communication standards and technologies such as 5GNR, 802.11, and LTE.
• Background in semiconductor testing.
• Familiarity with C#, Python, MATLAB, or C programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer engagements from a technical perspective.
• Own technical solution development, demonstrations, proposals, and, in some cases, delivery.
• Work with sales professionals, industry solution teams, and other disciplines to develop and win complex opportunities.
• Create demand for Keysight products and services through presentations, seminars, and demonstrations.
• Build long-term customer relationships and loyalty as a resident expert while ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with the field sales team to understand customer measurement challenges and enable customers to succeed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level