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R&D Manager ( Signal Monitoring / Signal Intelligence )

Keysight Technologies
MIN $192,360 - MAX $320,600
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Santa Rosa
1400 Fountaingrove Parkway (Show on map)
Sep 08, 2026
Overview Keysightis 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 moreabout 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. As R&D Manager for the Signal Monitoring / Signal Intelligence (SigMon/SigInt) segment, you lead and grow the engineering team responsible for developing Keysight's SigMon/SigInt portfolio - including RF/microwave instrumentation, electronic warfare, and SIGINT/ELINT sensors and analyzers. You partner closely with the Business Development Manager for the segment to translate market strategy, customer needs, and mission trends into an executable R&D roadmap, and you lead your team through the technical execution of that roadmap. This role is a people-leadership and technical-direction position. You build and develop a team of engineers and technical leads, set technical priorities and delivery plans, and ensure R&D output is tightly aligned to the segment's business objectives, customer needs, and emerging market direction. You serve as the primary R&D counterpart to the Business Development Manager, funneling customer and market insight into the development lifecycle and representing engineering feasibility, timelines, and trade-offs back into segment strategy. This position reports to a Vice President. Responsibilities People & Team Leadership Build, lead, and grow a team of R&D engineers and technical leads across hardware, software, and systems disciplines supporting the SigMon/SigInt segment Set individual and team objectives, coach for performance, and build bench strength through hiring, mentoring, and career development planning Drive talent acquisition and retention strategies for the segment's engineering team, partnering with HR on org design and succession planning Manage team workload, staffing, and resource allocation across concurrent development programs and customer-driven initiatives Own team budget, tooling, and capacity planning in coordination with R&D and business leadership Foster a collaborative, innovative engineering culture that supports rapid iteration, technical rigor, and close coordination with business development, product management, and marketing R&D Strategy & Execution Translate segment strategy and business development priorities into an executable R&D roadmap, technical plans, and delivery commitments Direct the team's technical execution across the SigMon/SigInt portfolio, including RF/microwave instrumentation, electronic warfare, and SIGINT/ELINT sensors and analyzers Frame and lead the team's response to emerging market trends, including the shift toward software-defined, simulation-based validation and cognitive and AI-enabled SigMon/SigInt capabilities Prioritize and sequence development initiatives based on customer needs, competitive dynamics, and business impact Establish technical review processes, quality standards, and delivery cadences across the R&D team Identify technical risks, resourcing gaps, and trade-offs, and communicate them clearly to business and program leadership Business Partnership & Cross-Functional Integration Serve as the primary R&D counterpart to the Signal Monitoring Business Development Manager, ensuring tight alignment between market strategy, customer commitments, and engineering execution Funnel customer and market perspectives gathered by business development, field sales, and marketing into the R&D development lifecycle Partner with product/solution marketing to shape technical input into solution narratives that connect the SigMon/SigInt portfolio to evolving customer mission needs Translate customer workflows, ecosystems, and technology roadmaps into high-level technical requirements the R&D team can address in current and future development cycles Collaborate with product line management, solutions engineering, and program management to align technical roadmap, pricing, and delivery timelines with segment demand Represent engineering capacity, feasibility, and timelines in business planning and forecasting discussions Support customer-facing engagements as a technical resource when deep R&D input or credibility is needed, including thought leadership contexts Compliance & Customer Trust Ensure all R&D engagements, designs, and deliverables comply with export-control, ITAR, and CMMC/CUI handling requirements inherent to defense customer relationships Maintain awareness of program access and security requirements affecting team staffing and customer engagement Qualifications Required Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent) in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field 8+ years of relevant industry experience in aerospace and defense or related technical domains; typically 3+ years in a first-level engineering management or technical leadership role Demonstrated experience leading and developing engineering teams, including hiring, performance management, and career development Working knowledge of SigMon/SigInt, RF/microwave, or electromagnetic-spectrum systems and the aerospace/defense customer landscape (primes, defense contractors, government laboratories) Proven ability to translate business strategy and customer needs into an executable technical roadmap and delivery plan Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience partnering closely with business development, product management, or sales counterparts Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to represent technical trade-offs to non-technical business stakeholders U.S. Person status or ability to meet export-control and program-access requirements for defense engagements, as applicable Preferred Experience with software-defined systems, simulation-based validation, or cognitive/AI-enabled signal processing approaches Familiarity with electronic warfare (EW) or SIGINT/ELINT sensor and analyzer technologies Experience managing multiple concurrent development programs or workgroups Track record of contributing to or supporting sales/BD funnel discussions, order forecasting, or win-strategy development Prior experience presenting at industry or thought-leadership events Active security clearance, or ability to obtain one, 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 $192,360 - MAX $320,600 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)