R&D Operating Manager

Overview

Keysight is a mission-critical design enablement partner for organizations solving the world’s most complex engineering challenges. With deep engineering expertise and leading design, emulation, and test solutions, our ~16,800 employees help customers in over 100 countries accelerate innovation across communications, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and artificial intelligence markets. Learn more about what we do.

At Keysight, people come together to explore new ideas, challenge what's possible, and advance the technologies defining the future. Here, you'll find opportunities to do your best work, take your career further, and thrive in an award-winning culture. Learn more about our benefits.

Responsibilities

The Operating Manager (OM) will lead and drive R&D activities within the CSG HFM COE, with a primary focus on the development of Quantum Control Systems (QCS). This role is responsible for defining technical strategy and roadmap, while ensuring alignment with business objectives in terms of schedule, cost, and performance. The manager will coordinate and guide cross-functional global teams across hardware, FPGA, RF, and software domains, enabling effective execution of complex system-level projects. In addition, the role involves driving key architectural decisions, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans, and fostering strong collaboration across international sites. The OM will also play a critical role in team development, including hiring, coaching, and building organizational capability for future growth.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field (PhD is a plus)
• Strong leadership experience in R&D or product development organizations
• Solid background in either of RF, FPGA, or high-speed system design
• Experience managing complex system-level projects with global teams
• Business-level Japanese and English communication skills
• Proven ability to drive execution under ambiguity and evolving requirements

Preferred:

• Experience in quantum computing, measurement systems, or advanced instrumentation
• Familiarity with system architecture and hardware/software co-design

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