Engineering Manager

Description

Hiller Measurements is a growing, dynamic, high-tech organization in Dripping Springs/Austin area. Inspired measurement design is what we're about. It's a value wrought from decades of component, instrument, and system design experience. We design complex test systems that measure the performance of our customer’s products. Our systems may be used by engineering (for example, an atmospheric effects simulator used in satellite communication system test), by production (ranging from high volume SuperCap testing to very low volume / high coverage satellite payload testing), or by quality (such as incoming screening of RADAR components). We also design custom products for our customers including high power (3000W) RF amplifiers, ultra-low noise frequency down converters, flight certified switch matrices, and custom PXIe / PXLe modules. 

Position Summary

The Engineering Manager is responsible to oversee and coordinate the daily operations of our highly skilled engineering staff while ensuring that company objectives and goals are met. 

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Personnel development and oversight:

o Recruits, develops, and motivates an efficient, effective team of engineers 

o Handles multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Engineering best practices:

o Identifies the criteria for success, performance, and scalability of proposed engineering solutions 

o Leads engineering process development, and value stream optimization

o Plans and leads design tasks within budget, and meeting aggressive schedules

o Provides technical direction, training, and personnel development in all engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, and software) including RF and PCB design 

• Internal and external interfaces:

o Projects a strong technical leadership capability both internally (with executive management) and externally (with partners and vendors)

o Collaborates, manages expectations, and communicates with both the Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Directors

o Works with the COO and CFO to establish and adhere to a department budget

o Manages communication among internal / external customers and engineering, to ensure that all specifications, budgets, and deadlines are clearly communicated, understood, and met

Education, Experience, and Other Qualifications

• BSEE/MSEE (RF focus preferred), BSME/MSME with EE Experience allowable

• Multidiscipline design experience (Mechanical, Electrical, and software), with RF/uwave and PCB design a plus

• Experience managing teams of 10+ engineers in a High-Mix, High-Speed design environment

• 4+ years of experience managing successful engineering teams including hiring and performance management

• Track record of delivering successful products as an engineering manager

• Project management experience with the proven ability to deliver on schedule and meet budget constraints

• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• LabVIEW, LabWindow/CVI, C or other computer coding experience preferred

• Experience in transitioning to a model-based design approach, and an understanding of the related implementation challenges is a plus

• Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities, and travel to customers or vendors

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.