Manager, Instrumentation Engineering

About Us:

Join AMETEK NSI-MI Technologies, a trailblazer in RF measurement innovation, transforming aerospace, defense, satellite, and wireless industries. Our groundbreaking solutions, from turnkey systems to precision components, are crafted to surpass expectations and drive success. If you're eager to make a significant impact and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, join us at NSI-MI Technologies and elevate your professional journey.

Job Summary:

NSI-MI Technologies develops electronic equipment used in Automated Microwave Measurement Systems, including Microwave Receivers, Microwave Signal Sources, and Position Control instruments. The high-performance demands of these Measurement Systems drive the specifications for each product to extreme precision and accuracy. The role of the Instrumentation Engineering Manager is to oversee the support of existing electronic products used in system development and the development of new electronic products as required based on customer needs and requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership Collaborate with other leaders across the business to develop roadmaps for future product development Lead the development of new product concepts, development costs, schedules, and product cost estimates

Lead the definition of product architectures, functional partitioning, and feature requirements

Lead the R&D projects for electronic products Track project costs and provide updates to cost and schedule

Lead the transition of new products into manufacturing, including development of manufacturing documentation, test procedures, and test fixtures

Support manufacturing of existing products, including guiding difficult troubleshooting efforts, improving documentation and test procedures, answering procurement questions, and addressing obsolescence issues

Lead the review, assignment, and resolution of corrective action inputs related to product manufacturability, performance issues, and enhancement suggestions

Provide product expertise across the business including systems engineering, operations, sales, and customer support

Support proposal of custom products and new features by providing cost estimates and technical descriptions

Department Management Hire, mentor, and develop staff to continually improve technical strength, people skills, and leadership abilities

Facilitate teamwork, communication, and sharing of knowledge across the staff

Provide routine technical guidance and support to help engineers overcome obstacles to completing their tasks

Collaborate regularly with senior management regarding product development goals, status, and major tradeoff decisions

Set annual goals, conduct performance reviews, and recommend promotions and salary adjustments

Assign resources to meet project needs, resolve staffing conflicts and establish priorities

Initiate and support process improvements that improve productivity, quality, and effectiveness

Identify and facilitate the procurement of suitable design tools, lab supplies, and test equipment.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
8 years of progressive engineering experience or technology.

Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through the full product lifecycle, from concept and architecture through production release. Strong background in digital and analog circuit design, analysis, and troubleshooting.

Experience with FPGA development, HDL design, simulation, and hardware debugging. Experience developing embedded systems and real-time firmware solutions, including Linux-based environments. Working knowledge of RF systems, RF components, and RF test methodologies. Experience leading new product introduction (NPI) activities and transferring…