RF/uW Solution Engineer (Entry Level) Jobs

Position Title

RF/uW Solution Engineer (Entry Level)

Location

Columbia, MD

Clearance

Clearance Unspecified
Polygraph not specified

Eligibility

Student (undergraduate/graduate)

Salary

$90,000 - $120,000

About

Keysight is on 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‑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.

Responsibilities

• Leading Keysight's customer engagements from a technical perspective
• Owning the technical solution development, demonstration, proposal, and in some cases delivery
• Teaming with sales professionals, industry solution teams, and other disciplines to develop and win complex opportunities
• Creating demand for Keysight's products and services through presentations, seminars, and demonstrations
• Developing and building long term relationships and loyalty with customers as a resident expert while ensuring high customer satisfaction

Compensation

This position is compensated by a 90% salary and 10% commission. It yields 100% target pay achievement at 100% of targeted sales with higher commission rates once the target is exceeded.

Qualifications

• BSEE required, MSEE preferred or equivalent education with emphasis in RF and microwave systems (internship or co‑op experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of RF and microwave test and measurement applications, emphasis on vector network analysis and IQ modulation.
• Passion for continuous learning
• Familiarity with programming languages such as C#, Python, Matlab, or C
• Ability to develop strong relationships with customers and internal teammates
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a US security clearance.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Effective presentation and problem solving skills
• This is a field job and candidate must be capable of transporting test equipment to/from customer sites.

Background in any of the following areas is highly desirable:

• RF/uW/mmW communications systems and component test with modern VNA's, signal generators, and signal/spectrum analyzers
• Space & Satellite communications and test systems
• Radar and Pulsed RF applications, Electronic Warfare simulation and testing
• Technologies in areas of communication standards such as 5GNR, 802.11, LTE

Additional characteristics of candidates we are seeking for this position include:

• Independent professional that works best under broad and general directions
• Highly competitive, assertive with a passion to "win" and "teach"
• Ability to create a vision and convey the message in a persuasive manner
• Comfortable in challenging customers by offering the customer unique perspectives
• Sociable, people oriented, outgoing, desires quality customer interactions, and wants to earn recognition

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Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.