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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Technical Strategist and Architect - Electronic Warfare - **Company:** Keysight Technologies - **Location:** Santa Rosa, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $172,000 - $282,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Firmware, Knowledge Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Application Specific Integrated Circuits - **Published:** November 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18856030/Principal-Technical-Strategist-Architect-Electronic-Warfare-California-Santa-Rosa ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree (or university degree or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. A post-graduate degree, certification, or license may be required. * 12+ years of relevant experience in hardware, firmware/embedded software, or systems engineering, including extensive experience in electronic warfare, RF/microwave signal generation, or related test and measurement solutions. Technical Knowledge and Skills * In-depth expertise in EW systems, signal generation technologies, source architectures, and EW threat simulation, acquired through advanced training, study, and experience. * Strong systems architecture skills, including defining system-level tradeoffs, assessing technical feasibility, and translating customer applications into product requirements and specifications. * Working knowledge of ASIC and stimulation architecture development, firmware and embedded software development, and calibration algorithms and systems. * Experience with design, requirements, and architecture reviews, and with validating design concepts and methods against specifications. * Ability to build market and financial models that support product strategy and investment decisions. Leadership and Influence * Proven record of leading high-impact, long-range strategic projects and initiatives and of initiating innovative design and development concepts. * Recognized internally as a technical authority in the specialty, with a business need for this level of expertise. * Ability to act as a technical and business consultant to group and business-level managers on new product, process, and service strategies. * Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineers and architects, and to support succession planning and knowledge transfer. * Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across engineering, product management, and customer-facing teams and to resolve technical issues on critical customer opportunities. ## Description The Principal Technical Strategist and Architect is a senior technical leader and subject matter expert supporting the Electronic Warfare (EW) business. The role bridges long-term product strategy, system architecture, technical leadership, customer requirements, and organizational knowledge transfer. The incumbent designs and specifies products, components, and systems; solves complex, high-impact design and development problems, including customer application issues; and serves as a technical and business consultant to group and business-level managers on new product, process, and service strategies. The role leads high-impact and long-range strategic initiatives, sets Keysight practices and standards, and develops the next generation of technical leaders., Product Strategy and Planning * Lead product planning for strategic EW programs and develop long-range technology and product roadmaps aligned with customer and market requirements. * Evaluate future product concepts and define technical directions for next-generation solutions. * Support business and technology investment decisions through market and financial modeling. Systems Architecture and Design * Define and influence the architecture of next-generation EW source products and stimulation systems, initiating innovative design and development concepts. * Translate customer operational needs and EW application requirements into product definitions and technical requirements. * Guide system-level tradeoffs, technical feasibility, and implementation strategies; document research and design specifications. * Participate in architecture, design, and ASIC reviews and other technical decision-making forums. Program and Product Development Support * Engage actively with engineering teams to support ongoing development programs, including requirements definition, product structure development, and technical planning. * Provide expertise on firmware development, calibration systems, and technical problem resolution. * Participate in cross-functional core teams and technical forums supporting key strategic programs, and help transition product designs and enhancements to production and delivery. Technical Consulting and Subject Matter Expertise * Serve as a recognized expert in EW systems, signal generation technologies, and source architectures. * Advise engineering teams on complex technical issues and customer-specific solutions across multiple product and technology domains. * Help resolve technical challenges and development risks on critical customer opportunities. * Set and promote Keysight engineering practices and standards. Knowledge Transfer and Organizational Capability * Mentor and develop future technical leaders and successors, coaching engineers and architects in product definition, systems thinking, and EW application understanding. * Transfer critical technical knowledge gained through extensive product development experience., This role operates at the group and business-organization level, with company-wide influence on Keysight practices and standards. It leads the development of high-impact and long-range strategic initiatives, provides senior technical and business consulting, and is accountable for the technical direction of next-generation products.