Senior Director, R&D – Aerospace, Defense & Government Solutions

Keysight Technologies · Santa Rosa, CA · R&D

director software engineering Director of Engineering management 15+ yrs · Posted Mar 13, 2026
Skills
Security

About this role

Keysight Technologies is hiring a director-level Director of Engineering in the software engineering function based in Santa Rosa, CA. The posting calls out experience with Security and roughly 15+ years of relevant work.

Role
Director of Engineering
Function
software engineering
Level
director
Track
Management
Employment
Full-time
Location
Santa Rosa, CA
Experience
15+ years
Department
R&D
Posted
Mar 13, 2026
AI Summary
Director-level R&D leader overseeing engineering teams developing aerospace, defense, and government solutions. Drives long-term technology roadmaps, manages resource allocation, and partners cross-functionally with executive leadership. Requires 15+ years R&D management or 20+ years technical management in relevant engineering fields with deep aerospace/defense industry expertise.
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Job description

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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 ~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.

 

The Senior Director of R&D for ADGS IST provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for a diverse, high‑performing engineering organization responsible for developing differentiated solutions for the aerospace, defense, and government sectors. This role oversees long‑term technology roadmaps, drives solution innovation, and partners closely with executive leadership to deliver high‑impact products aligned with industry trends and customer needs. The ideal candidate brings deep domain expertise, exceptional communication and leadership skills, and a proven ability to inspire teams, manage complex programs, and advance organizational growth.

Responsibilities


  • Develop and implement long‑term R&D strategies that support sustainable ADGS IST growth and deliver differentiated technologies and solutions.
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