Aerospace & Defense Software Engineer

Keysight Technologies, Inc.•Loveland, OH

1d•Onsite

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 ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. 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.

Requirements

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
15+ years of demonstrated experience in SW development in C#/C++ (or combination of education and skills)
5+ years proven experience with RF Measurements
Demonstrated communication and cooperation in team environment
Effective presentation and problem-solving skills both internally at Keysight and with customers
This position requires a U.S. person. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on ability to obtain any required government authorizations.
Based on Customer program requirements, Candidates must be eligible and willing to obtain and maintain a US DOD security clearance
Ability and willingness to travel 10-25% to customer sites, as required
This position requires access to technology and/or technical data that is subject to U.S. export controls. You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Keysight PNA/VNA instruments is strongly preferred
Experience and aptitude for continuous learning in RF, satellite and related aerospace defense markets
Familiarity with S-Parameter measurements using Keysight’s PNA/VNA instruments
Independent professional who works best under broad and general directions
Ability to work with teammates in various disciplines and with varied experience
Familiarity with Atlassian development tools: Confluence, Jira and BitBucket
RF/uW/mmW communications test with signal generators and signal analyzers
Space & Satellite communications and test systems
Willingness to jump into tasks to support the customer solution – even if learning a new technology or tool

Responsibilities

Develop test sequence software for the electronic warfare (EW) market
Use your RF trouble shooting skills and experience with PNA/VNA measurements to develop custom calibration solutions for EW custom solutions
Write measurement software to enable satellite manufacturing and component payload testing
Use your knowledge of RF and PNA/VNA measurements to trouble shoot issues on custom test systems
Develop applications to support both space, satellite and EW markets
Apply your software expertise to write custom solution proposals software content: architect rough solutions based on customer requirements or request for proposal information, estimate software effort for pricing solutions and collaborate with the business development team and system engineers to position the solution with the customer