Quantum Application/Business Development Application Scientist

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 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-winningculture 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.

About the Team 

Keysight Design Engineering Software (DES) is Keysight’s software business that develops tools, workflows, solutions, and devices to accelerate customer development cycles for complex, high-frequency circuits, modules, boards, and systems. Keysight’s integrated software portfolio unifies Electronic Design Automation (EDA), Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), IP Data Management (PDM), and more—supporting open, multi-physics workflows from concept through to validation.  

At Keysight, you will enjoy a modern, high-tech and diversified environment.  We provide a productive and people-oriented culture that consistently ranks Keyghts as a top company to work for.  We strongly believe that an environment where each individual is included and valued, will enable Keysight to develop to its highest potential. 

Keysight Technologies is an industry leader in the simulation and test of superconducting quantum qubits used in government and commercial applications.  You will be working with high caliber teams to drive market leadership in this emerging market.

About the Role 

We are seeking an expert level Application Engineer Scientist in a product manager role to work with our Quantum solutions and Business Development teams in DES.   In this role, you will be driving adoption of quantum solutions and business tied to government funded programs.  You will be formulating application solutions and working with our development team to introduce cutting-edge solutions for challenging customer use cases in the quantum electronics market.  As a expert level contributor, you will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders — including Marketing, R&D, Technical Support, and Quality Assurance — to capture requirements and deliver whole-product solutions. 

Responsibilities

Keysight Design Engineering Software has an exciting opening for an Application Scientist/Business development Engineer.  The right individual will assemble quantum application solutions and drive commercial and government business in this area.  Responsibilities include:

• Building strong relationships with quantum customers by understanding, discussing and driving solutions for their technical and workflow challenges.
• Develop compelling examples showcasing superconducting and other qubit architectures in support of customer use cases
• Working with a world-wide sales organization to drive business results and provide technical support as required
• Prepare and work with an extended business development team on high-quality technical proposals for government funded projects and programs.
• Champion new quantum product introduction to drive adoption with quantum customers alongside a world-wide sales and application engineering organization
• Work with the sales team to manage customer engagements within the sales process
• Expand the Keysight market footprint by extending workflows in superconducting circuits and systems
• Bridge the gap between EDA workflows and Hamiltonian representations for quantum systems.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is technical, has entrepreneurial self-starter traits, and is able to work in a dynamic environment with an extended R&D and sales channel team to develop and introduce winning product solutions. 

• A background in physics or electromagnetics.
• Understands quantum computing systems, quantum principles, superconducting qubits
• At least 5-years practical experience in the quantum industry and is familiar with simulation of superconducting quantum use cases. 
• Practical hand-on experience with Keysight ADS, Ansys HFSS, COMSOL, Dassault Microwave Studio, Cadence MWO/Virtuoso
• Understands marketing concepts to drive go-to-market efforts.  A MS or PhD in physics or electromagnetics is preferred. 

Other:

• Location: East Coast USA Keysight offices (preferred), or Calabasas CA (secondary).  
• For the right candidate, an opportunity exists to work primarily from the home.
• Required Travel: Approximately 10%

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.

CA/MA  pay range: MIN $126,930 - MAX $211,550

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

This role is eligible for our Keysight Results Bonus Program 

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)
• Restricted Stock Units

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Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.