6G Product Planner
UK-HANTS-Fleet
Global Careers (External)
Req #: 53171
Type: Regular
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Overview: 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. This role will be that of a senior technical leader responsible for driving innovation and influence in shaping the product strategy and roadmap for next-generation wireless protocol test solutions for 6G, with focus on AI, Agentic AI, and other forward-looking areas. This role envisions technology foresight, understanding industry trends and market-driven product planning to ensure industry-leading test and measurement offerings. Responsibilities: Product Planning & Strategy * Cultivate a bird's eye view and perspective of the industry trends, looking into the 3-5 year horizons, and mapping those insights into broad based product strategy * Influence product roadmap for wireless protocol test platforms (UE, network, and core testing) * Partner with R&D to prioritize features based on technical feasibility and business impact * Translate technology priorities into concrete technical requirements Technical Architecture & Innovation * Provide system-level architecture guidance for protocol test solutions * Ensure alignment of products with evolving wireless technologies and deployments * Drive innovation in: * AI-native workflows in protocol validation, network optimization, and adjacent areas, both in commercial solutions as well as internal toolchains * Protocol emulation and simulation * End-to-end network testing * Cloud-native and virtualized test solutions * Contribute to patents, whitepapers, and technical publications Cross-Functional Leadership * Collaborate with: * R&D (feature definition and implementation) * Marketing (positioning and messaging) * Sales (customer engagement and solution support) * Mentor senior engineers and act as a technical authority within the organization * Support key customer engagements with deep technical insights Qualifications: Education * Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field Experience * 12+ years in wireless communications, with strong focus on: * 3GPP standardization contributions * Wireless protocol development or testing * Experience in product planning or technical product management Technical Expertise * Deep knowledge of: * 5G NR protocol stack (RRC, MAC, PHY interactions) * Leading 6G technology candidates and trends * LTE and legacy technologies * Core network signaling (5GC, EPC) * Strong understanding of: * Conformance and interoperability testing * Test methodologies and automation * Familiarity with: * Network simulators, protocol analyzers, and lab test systems Business & Strategic Skills * Ability to connect standards evolution to commercial product opportunities * Strong analytical skills for market and competitive analysis * Experience defining product requirements and influencing roadmap decisions Soft Skills * Excellent communication and presentation skills * Ability to influence without authority across global teams * Strong industry presence and credibility Preferred Qualifications * Active rapporteur or leadership role within 3GPP * Experience with 5G-Advanced or early 6G research * Background in test and measurement industry * Exposure to business strategy frameworks Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
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