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Keysight Device Security (formerly Riscure) provides industry-leading hardware and software platforms used by aerospace and defense customers, semiconductor companies, device manufacturers, and security laboratories to evaluate the resilience of chips and embedded systems against physical attacks. 

Our solutions enable organizations to build advanced Device Security Labs capable of performing Side-Channel Analysis (SCA) and Fault Injection (FI) testing to identify vulnerabilities in secure chips, microcontrollers, and other devices. 

You will represent Keysight in the technical pre-sales phase, supporting customers in the definition and deployment of Device Security hardware platforms and laboratory setups. 

Typical customer applications include: 

• Semiconductor security evaluation 
• Secure element and microcontroller validation 
• Hardware security research laboratories 
• Defense organizations and government entities operate on the highest assurance levels and require tooling both for defensive and offensive purpose.
• Semiconductor manufacturers establishing in-house hardware security evaluation and silicon validation capabilities. 
• Academic institutions and hardware security research laboratories conducting vulnerability research, physical attack analysis, and embedded security innovation. 
• Security certification and compliance organizations, including accredited Security Laboratories, Test Inspection & Certification (TIC) providers, and National Cybersecurity Agencies performing Common Criteria, SESIP, PSA, EUCC, and related evaluations. 
• Digital forensics,  and government and defense laboratories performing secure device analysis, evidence extraction, and hardware security investigations. 
• Embedded device and IoT product developers requiring hardware security validation for secure elements, microcontrollers, SoCs, and connected devices.
• Device security evaluation using Side-Channel Analysis (SCA) and Fault Injection (FI) techniques 

As a Solution Engineer you will have the following responsibilities: 

• Technical ownership of customer opportunities during the pre-sales phase 
• Customer face-to-face engagement and technical presentation of Keysight Device Security hardware platforms 
• Demonstration of SCA and FI hardware solutions in customer labs and at Keysight facilities 
• Support customers in designing and configuring Device Security Lab hardware setups, best fitting with their needs and use-case(s)
• Technical feasibility analysis of customer requirements and test setups 
• Support sales teams in defining the hardware solution architecture and configuration 
• Preparation of the technical sections of proposals and tenders 
• Execution of hardware demonstrations, proof-of-concept evaluations, and lab workshops 
• Collaboration with product development teams to provide feedback from customer engagements 
• Participation in technical workshops, conferences, and industry events as a hardware security expert 
• Train and educate customers on the theory and practice of SCA and FI
• Participation in technical workshops, conferences, and industry events as a hardware security expert 
• Train and educate customers on the theory and practice of SCA and FI
• Travel approximately 30–50% of the time within North America. 

• Active U.S. Government security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI) is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 3–7 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: 
• Electronic test and measurement instrumentation 
• Hardware security or chip-level analysis 
• Semiconductor validation or lab environments 
• Embedded systems and microcontroller architectures 
• Hardware security or chip-level analysis 
• Lab test setups and measurement systems 
• Strong understanding of electronics measurement techniques, oscilloscopes, digitizers, signal acquisition, and hardware debugging. 
• Hands-on experience working in technical lab environments. 
• Ability to understand customer technical challenges and recommend appropriate hardware solutions 
• Strong communication and presentation skills with customer-facing experience 
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating with international teamsincluding Account Managers, Product Management and Product Marketing teams. 
• Team player to ensure we provide the best customer experience but also individually able to arrange travel and visit customers
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus. 

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.

Careers Privacy Statement
Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

The level of role and salary will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

California Pay Range: MIN $162,330- MAX $270,540

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

- Medical, dental and vision

- Health Savings Account

- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

- Life, Accident, Disability insurance

- Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health

- 401(k) Plan

- Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays

- Paid Family Leave

- Discounts, Perks

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Adoption Assistance

- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

• Active U.S. Government security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI) is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 3–7 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: 
• Electronic test and measurement instrumentation 
• Hardware security or chip-level analysis 
• Semiconductor validation or lab environments 
• Embedded systems and microcontroller architectures 
• Hardware security or chip-level analysis 
• Lab test setups and measurement systems 
• Strong understanding of electronics measurement techniques, oscilloscopes, digitizers, signal acquisition, and hardware debugging. 
• Hands-on experience working in technical lab environments. 
• Ability to understand customer technical challenges and recommend appropriate hardware solutions 
• Strong communication and presentation skills with customer-facing experience 
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating with international teamsincluding Account Managers, Product Management and Product Marketing teams. 
• Team player to ensure we provide the best customer experience but also individually able to arrange travel and visit customers
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus. 

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.

Careers Privacy Statement
Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

The level of role and salary will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

California Pay Range: MIN $162,330- MAX $270,540

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

- Medical, dental and vision

- Health Savings Account

- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

- Life, Accident, Disability insurance

- Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health

- 401(k) Plan

- Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays

- Paid Family Leave

- Discounts, Perks

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Adoption Assistance

- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)