What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrumentation Manager position at Nevada Automotive Test Center?
The Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) is seeking a skilled Instrumentation Manager for our Silver Springs, NV location. The Instrumentation Manager leads a team responsible for supporting innovative automotive mobility testing programs across a wide range of commercial and government customers.
Founded in 1957, NATC is a privately owned, independent test, evaluation, design, and engineering facility offering development and testing services worldwide. Projects range from full-vehicle system validation to physics-based modeling and component-level testing. Because of this, NATC relies on a wide variety of instrumentation systems and sensor technologies to support diverse test activities.
NATC's location in the great basin of Nevada allows our team to access terrain that can represent 85% of the world within a 150-mile radius, providing an excellent test bed for off-road mobility. NATC's operational area includes 1200 sq. miles of natural terrain, that when coupled with 6,200 acres of privately owned test courses, create an unparalleled testing area enabling us to help solve our customer's problems.
Position Summary:
The Instrumentation Manager works closely with engineering teams to develop and implement data collection requirements based on customer specifications. The role oversees internal and external sensor calibration, maintenance, and repair, ensuring all instrumentation assets meet NATC and industry standards. This position also provides QA/QC oversight for instrumentation installations, leads procedural and documentation development, and supports research and evaluation of new sensor and data acquisition technologies.
Primary Functions:
Plans and implements data acquisition setups based on customer requirements.
Coordinates with other department managers to balance priorities and daily work scheduling.
Supervises instrumentation staff, including training, scheduling, technical guidance, and annual evaluations.
Manages the department budget for labor, hardware usage, and quarterly projections.
Leads preventative maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting for instrumentation assets and systems.
Develops, validates, and maintains calibration documentation in compliance with NATC QA requirements.
Performs QA/QC reviews of instrumentation installations for assets under test.
Maintains department records through filing systems and digital databases.
Schedules internal and external calibrations and tracks all repairs within the Calibration Maintenance Database.
Reviews test data and recommends sensor, acquisition, or data processing adjustments.
Analyzes system performance to identify causes of instability or undesired operation.
Trains personnel on sensor installation, calibration, and instrumentation standards.
Responds to inquiries and provides technical assistance regarding instrumentation systems.
Maintains professional and positive communication with employees and customers at all levels.
Secondary Functions:
- Assists with preparing, writing, and reviewing technical proposals and final reports.
- Applies electronic and instrumentation theory to establish design constraints for custom instrumentation.
- Supports company electrical and electronic system development efforts or other assigned duties.
Pay:
$75,000 - $85,000
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate of Science degree from an accredited college/technical school in instrumentation, electronics or metrology with two (2) years work experience in the field of instrumentation, electronics, or metrology; or a combination of education and four (4) years' work experience in instrumentation, electronics or metrology.
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a current Nevada Driver's License.
Able to work in excess of 40 hours per week with varied work shifts.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to effectively communicate, verbal and in writing.
Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Must be detail-oriented
Must have excellent organization and time management skills.
Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, with the ability to adjust to changing customer requirements and schedules.
Preferred Qualifications:
BSME or BSEE with two years of relevant experience.
Five years of experience with analog instrumentation, troubleshooting, and data acquisition systems.
AAP/EEO Statement:
NATC values a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NATC does not discriminate based on any protected status. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications and job-related factors.
Important Notice:
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Duties may change based on business needs. Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time by either party.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75, $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000