Functional Test Solutions Sales Specialist

Keysight  is on 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 powerful,  award-winning  culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.  Diversity, equity & inclusion  are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. 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 Functional Test Solutions Sales Specialist, Expert is a strategic technical and business development leader responsible for growing Keysight's Functional Test solutions across the Americas. Working closely with customers, account teams, application engineers, and product organizations, this role identifies and develops new opportunities, defines solution strategies, and helps customers successfully transition products from validation into manufacturing.   As a recognized subject matter expert, you will engage with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and business stakeholders to solve complex test challenges, influence customer roadmaps, and accelerate adoption of Keysight solutions within automotive and other advanced electronics industries.

Business Development & Account Strategy Develop and execute growth strategies for Functional Test solutions across strategic accounts and target markets. Identify, qualify, and drive high-value opportunities from early engagement through order closure. Partner with account managers and sales leadership to create account plans, opportunity roadmaps, and pursuit strategies. Influence customer technology and investment decisions through consultative engagement. Solution Leadership Lead technical discovery and requirements gathering for complex customer opportunities. Translate customer requirements into scalable Functional Test solution architectures leveraging Keysight and partner technologies. Coordinate internal subject matter experts, application engineers, and partners to develop proposals, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept activities. Ensure solutions align with customer technical, operational, and business objectives. Validation to Manufacturing Expertise Advise customers on transitioning products from development and validation into high-volume manufacturing. Define test strategies that improve quality, reduce risk, and support manufacturing scalability. Provide guidance on test coverage, throughput, traceability, and design-for-test considerations. Support customers through key deployment and production ramp milestones. Cross-Functional Leadership Serve as the central point of coordination for strategic opportunities requiring collaboration across multiple Keysight organizations. Lead virtual teams across sales, applications, R&D, product management, services, and partner organizations. Communicate opportunity status, technical risks, and recommended actions to stakeholders. Share market insights and customer feedback to influence future solution and portfolio development. Industry Advocacy Maintain expertise in Functional Test applications, technologies, and industry trends. Represent Keysight at customer workshops, executive briefings, conferences, and industry events. Develop reusable best practices, reference architectures, and go-to-market assets that improve organizational effectiveness.

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline. Minimum eight years of relevant experience in functional test, manufacturing test, validation