Account Manager - Aerospace and Defense
Keysight Technologies
Phoenix, AZ · Posted September 22, 2026
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About the job
Overview
Keysight is a mission-critical design enablement partner for organizations solving the world’s most complex engineering challenges. With deep engineering expertise and leading design, emulation, and test solutions, our ~16,800 employees help customers in over 100 countries accelerate innovation across communications, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and artificial intelligence markets. Learn more about what we do .
At Keysight, people come together to explore new ideas, challenge what's possible, and advance the technologies defining the future. Here, you'll find opportunities to do your best work, take your career further, and thrive in an award-winning culture . Learn more about our benefits .
Responsibilities
Join us in a dynamic role where you'll be the face of our company to customers and the voice of customers within our organization. Whether managing your own accounts and collaborating within a team, you'll have the opportunity to make a substantial impact.
Account Manager-Aerospace Defense
This is an opportunity to join a thriving assignment in our South-West Government Primes Team:
You'll be part of a sales team managing a top tier prime government account
The ideal candidate must have business and sales as top of mind but must also be technical to understand the customer’s needs and our solutions
You'll champion our products and custom solutions, unveiling them to existing and potential customers while keeping them informed about our latest offerings.
Cultivating customer relationships and ensuring their ongoing satisfaction will be at the heart of what you do.
This exciting role encompasses a blend of technical skills and proven sales experience.
Open to and able to quickly learn and grow in both technical and business skills
Ability to understand customer needs and translate them into Keysight solutions
Ability to “see the big picture” in customer interactions, identify drivers, influencers and their motivations.
Willing to work both as a team on joint assignments and able to drive opportunities with limited support
Listen first, talk second mindset when interacting with customers
Proactively work to understand customer needs and identify solutions to non-standard tasks/queries
Grow your funnel intake, manage opportunities, and complex issues requiring leadership and coordination with various organizations within the company
Ability to develop and build long-term relationships and loyalty with customers
Qualifications
BS/MS in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent education
5-10+ years of applicable Sales/Account Management experience
Experience managing customers relationships
Proven ability to develop deep strategic partnerships with customers
Strong understanding of electronics test and measurements
RF/Microwave is strongly preferred
Successful candidates will have a passion for continuous learning and an ability to develop strong relationships with customers and internal team members.
Strong written & verbal communication skills
Sound business judgment with organization & negotiation skills
Effective presentation and problem-solving skills
Based on customer requirements, must be a US Citizen and reside in Tucson, AZ.
Careers Privacy Statement
***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
Pay will vary by region and is based on experience, education and skills, most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range.
Minimum: $196,74.00, Midpoint: $262,310, Maximum: $327,890
US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
Medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, Accident, Disability insurance
Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
401(k) Plan
Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
Paid Family Leave
Discounts, Perks
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
#LI-EY1
Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
Join us in a dynamic role where you'll be the face of our company to customers and the voice of customers within our organization. Whether managing your own accounts and collaborating within a team, you'll have the opportunity to make a substantial impact.
Account Manager-Aerospace Defense
This is an opportunity to join a thriving assignment in our South-West Government Primes Team:
You'll be part of a sales team managing a top tier prime government account
The ideal candidate must have business and sales as top of mind but must also be technical to understand the customer’s needs and our solutions
You'll champion our products and custom solutions, unveiling them to existing and potential customers while keeping them informed about our latest offerings.
Cultivating customer relationships and ensuring their ongoing satisfaction will be at the heart of what you do.
This exciting role encompasses a blend of technical skills and proven sales experience.
Open to and able to quickly learn and grow in both technical and business skills
Ability to understand customer needs and translate them into Keysight solutions
Ability to “see the big picture” in customer interactions, identify drivers, influencers and their motivations.
Willing to work both as a team on joint assignments and able to drive opportunities with limited support
Listen first, talk second mindset when interacting with customers
Proactively work to understand customer needs and identify solutions to non-standard tasks/queries
Grow your funnel intake, manage opportunities, and complex issues requiring leadership and coordination with various organizations within the company
Ability to develop and build long-term relationships and loyalty with customers
BS/MS in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or equivalent education
5-10+ years of applicable Sales/Account Management experience
Experience managing customers relationships
Proven ability to develop deep strategic partnerships with customers
Strong understanding of electronics test and measurements
RF/Microwave is strongly preferred
Successful candidates will have a passion for continuous learning and an ability to develop strong relationships with customers and internal team members.
Strong written & verbal communication skills
Sound business judgment with organization & negotiation skills
Effective presentation and problem-solving skills
Based on customer requirements, must be a US Citizen and reside in Tucson, AZ.
Careers Privacy Statement
***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.
Pay will vary by region and is based on experience, education and skills, most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range.
Minimum: $196,74.00, Midpoint: $262,310, Maximum: $327,890
US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
Medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, Accident, Disability insurance
Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
401(k) Plan
Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
Paid Family Leave
Discounts, Perks
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
#LI-EY1
Careers Privacy Statement ***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***