R&D Hardware Section Manager - Oscilloscopes

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We have opened an exciting opportunity inside Keysight’s Digital and Photonic Center of Excellence (DP-CoE) for an R&D Hardware Section Manager overseeing the research and development of real-time oscilloscopes hardware. Oscilloscopes have been one of DP-CoE’s most successful segments in the last decade. We are looking for someone to lead us through the next transformation of the segment where new competitors are entering a rapidly changing market landscape. Your responsibilities will span across multiple teams, projects and geographies, ensuring innovation, quality and alignment with Keysight business objectives. This role demands a strong blend of leadership, technical ability and strategic thinking.

Strategic Leadership

• Lead a diverse team of front-line managers overseeing the development of real-time oscilloscopes and other hardware across all business segments (High Volume, Mid-Range and High-Performance instrumentation)
• Work closely with our 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 our customer’s future-looking needs
• Deliver on a roadmap for probes and accessories to help bolster our growing business opportunities

Team Management

• Mange 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

Technical Excellence

• Stay abreast of industry trends, research breakthroughs and technological advancements that impact on our business
• Drive for new systems to augment efficiency while maintaining first-in-class R&D operations
• Ensure delivery of high-quality products on time

Cross-Domain Management

• Closely work with our software organization to ensure schedule and feature alignment across the product portfolio across all products
• Develop partnership with leaders in our partner product teams to ensure we are being efficient across the organizations with our R&D resources
• Provide an environment where we can develop key talent for the future of our business across all domains of R&D in DP-CoE and Keysight

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering – advanced degrees preferred

Experience

• 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

Technical Expertise

• 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

Customer Focus

• 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)

Other Information

This position is on-site in Colorado Springs , Colorado

Relocation is available for this position

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position

The level of role 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:
Colorado Pay Range MIN $178,110.00, MAX $296,850.00

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)     

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***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***