OverviewKeysight 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.
ResponsibilitiesKeysight is seeking a strategic Thought Leader to help shape the company's point of view in Aerospace & Defense technology markets - someone who commands credibility with defense primes, neo-primes, government labs, program offices, and the broader A&D innovation ecosystem, and who can turn deep technical understanding into clear, compelling narratives that shape how the market thinks.
This role will partner across marketing, business groups, and sales, to define Keysight's leadership position in A&D technology and turn technical depth into market-facing stories you'll represent personally, on stage, in print, in front of analysts and media, and in the rooms where Defense technology strategy gets shaped.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, strong storyteller, and credible technology translator who can connect market demand, customer needs, and Keysight innovation into narratives that advances the company's market leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and evolve Keysight's thought leadership narrative across Aerospace & Defense technology markets - i.e. radar, EW, space/SATCOM, 5G/6G tactical networks, sensing, and next-gen RF/microwave.
- Act as a visible, credible voice for Keysight in the A&D ecosystem - sought after for keynotes, panels, industry publications, and advisory input.
- Identify emerging trends, customer challenges, and growth opportunities where Keysight should lead.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear business, market, and executive-level messaging.
- Build industry narratives, keynote storylines, articles, white papers, webinars, and event themes.
- Partner with product, sales, business groups, PR, social, creative, and regional teams to activate thought leadership across channels.
- Represent Keysight in industry bodies, and analyst/media relationships specific to the A&D sector.
- Influence senior stakeholders and align cross-functional teams around a clear market leadership agenda.
- Bring an innovation mindset and challenge conventional thinking to create stronger market narratives.
Qualifications- 10-15+ years of experience spanning A&D technology to strategy, business leadership, consulting, market development, product marketing, or a related field.
- Demonstrated, existing external profile in the A&D technology community - track record of keynote speaking, published articles or papers, panel participation, or advisory roles with industry associations, standards bodies, or government-adjacent forums.
- Direct familiarity with the A&D acquisition and innovation ecosystem - primes, DoD/MoD or allied government labs, program offices, and how A&D technology strategy gets decided and funded.
- Strong understanding of adjacent technology markets that intersect with A&D: telecom/5G-6G, space, semiconductor, AI/autonomy, and electronic test and measurement.
- Proven ability to translate complex technical topics into clear business and market stories.
- Demonstrated experience developing thought leadership through publications, speaking, industry engagement, executive content, or market-facing programs.
- Strong customer and market insight with the ability to identify emerging trends and growth opportunities.
- Excellent communication, storytelling, writing, and presentation skills, with the gravitas to command a stage in front of senior technical and government audiences.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, executive teams, customers, partners, and industry bodies.
- Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to build credibility across technical and commercial teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in A&D technology, test and measurement, and adjacent technology markets.
- Existing relationships with A&D trade media, industry analysts, and standards or advisory bodies relevant to A&D technology.
- Experience supporting executive visibility, customer proof programs, industry events, analyst/media narratives, or integrated market leadership campaigns.
- Ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels - shaping the narrative and personally delivering it on stage or in print.
- Strong business acumen and ability to connect market shifts to customer priorities, competitive positioning, and growth opportunities.
- A track record of being sought out by the industry (invited to speak, quoted, asked to advise).
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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.
California Pay range: MIN $126,000.00 - MAX $232,000.00Colorado pay range: MIN $117,000.00 - MAX $195,000.00District of Columbia pay range: MIN $117,000.00 - MAX $195,000.00Hawaii pay range: MIN $117,000.00 - MAX $195,000.00Illinois pay range: MIN $117,000.00 - MAX $195,000.00Maryland pay range: MIN $126,000.00 - MAX $211,000.00Massachusetts pay range: MIN $126,000.00 - MAX $211,000.00Minnesota pay range: MIN $117,000.00 - MAX $195,000.00New Jersey City pay range: MIN $126,000.00 - MAX $211,000.00New York pay range: MIN $139,000.00 - MAX $232,000.00Vermont pay range: MIN $117,000.00 - MAX $195,000.00Washington state pay range: MIN $126,000.00 - MAX $211,000.00Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.
This role is eligible for Keysight's Variable Pay 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.
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