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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineering Architect - **Company:** Keysight Technologies - **Location:** Santa Rosa, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $167,810.0 - $279,680.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, Integration Tests, Computer-augmented Design and Manufacturing - **Published:** September 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-engineering-architect-test-measurement-santa-rosa-ca--ca39001f-9632-4043-b29c-abe605fb5181 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required; Master's degree or higher strongly preferred * 10 or more years of experience in R&D, Systems Engineering, or Solutions Engineering within test and measurement or related domains * Recognized expertise in measurement science, including uncertainty analysis, calibration principles, and system validation * Proven ability to architect and improve complex measurement systems across hardware, software, and automation layers * Strong background in mechatronic systems, including integration of sensors, actuators, motion control, and instrumentation * Hands-on experience with Keysight test and measurement equipment or similar industry-leading platforms preferred * Hands-on experience with combined environmental testing, including integration and use of RF chambers (anechoic/OTA), thermal cycling systems, and vibration (shaker) platforms * Strong understanding of how environmental factors (temperature, vibration, electromagnetic conditions) impact measurement accuracy, system performance, and calibration, with demonstrated ability to design test solutions that account for these variables * Experience with CAD tools, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and system-level architecture and design methodologies * Demonstrated success in highly customer-facing roles, including direct engagement with senior technical and executive stakeholders * Strong ability to translate advanced R&D concepts into practical, customer-ready solutions * Excellent communication, presentation, and consultative problem-solving skills * Comfortable operating in ambiguity and leading highly technical discussions across diverse engineering teams * Willingness and ability to travel 25 percent or more * Must be a U.S. Person and able to work in compliance with ITAR requirements 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., Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Automation Systems, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Calibration, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Develop Methodologies, Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetism, Electronic Design, Government, Instrumentation, Integration Testing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Motion Control, Performance Metrics, Physics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Prototyping, Radio Frequency, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Semiconductors, Simulation, Software Testing, Stock Purchase Plans, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Validation, Systems Engineering, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Test & Measurement Equipment, Test Automation, Test Design, Testing, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel ## Description * Act as a customer-facing System Architect, bridging advanced R&D innovation with real-world customer applications in test and measurement * Lead architecture, design, and optimization of complex measurement systems across RF, high-speed digital, and physical domains * Apply deep measurement science expertise to develop and improve methodologies, including rigorous uncertainty analysis and error budgeting * Evaluate customer environments and design end-to-end system solutions integrating instrumentation, software, automation, and data workflows * Drive system-level innovation by translating R&D concepts into scalable, deployable customer solutions * Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, including direct engagement with executive stakeholders to influence strategy and technology adoption * Design and implement advanced automated test systems leveraging mechatronics, control systems, and instrumentation * Design, integrate, and optimize combined environmental test systems, including RF over-the-air (OTA) chambers, thermal chambers, and vibration (vibe) test setups, ensuring accurate measurement performance under real-world operating conditions * Collaborate with customers to define and implement multi-physics test environments (RF, thermal, and mechanical stress) and ensure proper synchronization of instrumentation, control systems, and data acquisition across environmental domains * Utilize and recommend Keysight (or equivalent) test and measurement solutions to meet high-performance application needs * Lead technical discovery sessions, requirements definition, and solution proposals for complex customer challenges * Collaborate closely with product development, R&D, and solutions engineering teams to align roadmap and customer needs * Develop system architectures leveraging CAD, MES, and system-level design principles * Drive continuous improvement in measurement accuracy, repeatability, throughput, and system efficiency * Support onsite customer engagements, system integration, and deployment activities, with 25 percent or greater travel required * Ensure all solutions comply with ITAR and export control regulations ## Related Videos - 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