R&D Hardware Section Manager

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.   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 Qualifications 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