Director Solutions Engineering Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

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. 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.

• Act as a customer-facing System Architect, bridging advanced R&D innovation with real-world customer applications in test and measurement
• Lead architecture, design, and optimization of complex measurement systems across RF, high-speed digital, and physical domains
• Apply deep measurement science expertise to develop and improve methodologies, including rigorous uncertainty analysis and error budgeting
• Evaluate customer environments and design end-to-end system solutions integrating instrumentation, software, automation, and data workflows
• Drive system-level innovation by translating R&D concepts into scalable, deployable customer solutions
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, including direct engagement with executive stakeholders to influence strategy and technology adoption
• Design and implement advanced automated test systems leveraging mechatronics, control systems, and instrumentation
• Design, integrate, and optimize combined environmental test systems, including RF over-the-air (OTA) chambers, thermal chambers, and vibration (vibe) test setups, ensuring accurate measurement performance under real-world operating conditions
• Collaborate with customers to define and implement multi-physics test environments (RF, thermal, and mechanical stress) and ensure proper synchronization of instrumentation, control systems, and data acquisition across environmental domains
• Utilize and recommend Keysight (or equivalent) test and measurement solutions to meet high-performance application needs
• Lead technical discovery sessions, requirements definition, and solution proposals for complex customer challenges
• Collaborate closely with product development, R&D, and solutions engineering teams to align roadmap and customer needs
• Develop system architectures leveraging CAD, MES, and system-level design principles
• Drive continuous improvement in measurement accuracy, repeatability, throughput, and system efficiency
• Support onsite customer engagements, system integration, and deployment activities, with 25 percent or greater travel required
• Ensure all solutions comply with ITAR and export control regulations

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required; Master’s degree or higher strongly preferred
• 10 or more years of experience in R&D, Systems Engineering, or Solutions Engineering within test and measurement or related domains
• Recognized expertise in measurement science, including uncertainty analysis, calibration principles, and system validation
• Proven ability to architect and improve complex measurement systems across hardware, software, and automation layers
• Strong background in mechatronic systems, including integration of sensors, actuators, motion control, and instrumentation
• Hands-on experience with Keysight test and measurement equipment or similar industry-leading platforms preferred
• Hands-on experience with combined environmental testing, including integration and use of RF chambers (anechoic/OTA), thermal cycling systems, and vibration (shaker) platforms
• Strong understanding of how environmental factors (temperature, vibration, electromagnetic conditions) impact measurement accuracy, system performance, and calibration, with demonstrated ability to design test solutions that account for these variables
• Experience with CAD tools, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and system-level architecture and design methodologies
• Demonstrated success in highly customer-facing roles, including direct engagement with senior technical and executive stakeholders
• Strong ability to translate advanced R&D concepts into practical, customer-ready solutions
• Excellent communication, presentation, and consultative problem-solving skills
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and leading highly technical discussions across diverse engineering teams
• Willingness and ability to travel 25 percent or more
• Must be a U.S. Person and able to work in compliance with ITAR requirements

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 $167,810- MAX $279,680

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)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required; Master’s degree or higher strongly preferred
• 10 or more years of experience in R&D, Systems Engineering, or Solutions Engineering within test and measurement or related domains
• Recognized expertise in measurement science, including uncertainty analysis, calibration principles, and system validation
• Proven ability to architect and improve complex measurement systems across hardware, software, and automation layers
• Strong background in mechatronic systems, including integration of sensors, actuators, motion control, and instrumentation
• Hands-on experience with Keysight test and measurement equipment or similar industry-leading platforms preferred
• Hands-on experience with combined environmental testing, including integration and use of RF chambers (anechoic/OTA), thermal cycling systems, and vibration (shaker) platforms
• Strong understanding of how environmental factors (temperature, vibration, electromagnetic conditions) impact measurement accuracy, system performance, and calibration, with demonstrated ability to design test solutions that account for these variables
• Experience with CAD tools, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and system-level architecture and design methodologies
• Demonstrated success in highly customer-facing roles, including direct engagement with senior technical and executive stakeholders
• Strong ability to translate advanced R&D concepts into practical, customer-ready solutions
• Excellent communication, presentation, and consultative problem-solving skills
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and leading highly technical discussions across diverse engineering teams
• Willingness and ability to travel 25 percent or more
• Must be a U.S. Person and able to work in compliance with ITAR requirements

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 $167,810- MAX $279,680

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)