Photonics Product Planner

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.

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The Photonics Product Planner plays a key strategic role in defining, shaping, and driving Keysight’s photonics test & measurement portfolio. This position operates at the intersection of advanced optical technologies, semiconductor photonics, and high-speed communications. You will guide product and solution planning across multiple photonic domains supporting both near-term product execution and long-term technology roadmaps.

Working closely with R&D, marketing, order fulfillment, and customer-facing teams, you will translate market needs and technology trends into actionable product strategies and growth initiatives, influencing next-generation photonics products and solutions.

You will join a highly motivated, international, cross-functional team within Keysight’s Digital and Photonics – Center of Excellence collaborating with experts across photonics R&D, systems engineering, high-speed digital planning, and product marketing. The team operates with a strong innovation mindset, leveraging deep technical expertise to drive industry-leading photonic test platforms

• Own the short- and long-term roadmap and strategy for a family of Keysight photonics products.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis, competitive assessments, and monitor industry trends to identify threats and opportunities.
• Identify emerging opportunities for innovation and strategic investment based on new industry’s requirements.
• Present strategic recommendations and insights to senior executives, advocating for data-driven business and investment decisions.
• Engage with key customers and lead the efforts of customer requirements gathering and validation throughout the product and solution development processes.
• Embrace a customer-first and result-oriented mindset, bringing a “can do” attitude to the team.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams including R&D, Manufacturing, Marketing and Sales to ensure effective execution of the growth strategy and successful market launches of new products and solutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in strategic planning, business development, marketing or application engineering.
• Self-motivated, fast learner and results-driven with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative multi-disciplined environment.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated skill and sustained interest in the disciplines listed below, with a deep understanding of market dynamics and technology trends.

• Optical Communications & Datacenter Interconnects
• Silicon Photonics & PIC Ecosystems
• High-Speed Photonic Test & Measurement

Nice to have

Qualifications:

• PhD in Photonics, Optical Communications, Integrated Photonics, or related technical field.
• Industry experience in:
• Optical transceiver manufacturing.
• Quantum photonics, Lidar, or advanced optical sensing.
• German language proficiency.

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