Staff Hardware Engineer: Radiation Detection Systems

AMETEK, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc.'s Advanced Measurement Technologies unit in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Staff Hardware Engineer to lead design and integration of radiation-detection systems for mobile and handheld platforms. You will own system architecture, detector integration, and hardware‑software interfaces.

The role requires hands-on expertise across electronics, embedded firmware, FPGA/DSP interfaces, verification, manufacturability, and cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Systems, Physics, Nuclear, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 6+ years in hardware-integrated instrumentation, embedded systems, or high-reliability products.
• Experience leading or supporting new product development from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate portable radiation-detection products and systems.
• Develop electronics architectures for biasing, front ends, ADCs, power, and rugged I/O.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers.
• Support prototype builds, verification, environmental tests, and production readiness.

Skills

System architecture

Detector integration

Embedded firmware

FPGA/DSP interfaces

Power management

Manufacturing support

AI in design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Systems/Nuclear Eng

Master's degree preferred

Tools

FPGA

DSP

Microcontrollers

PCB design

Job description

AMETEK, Inc.'s Advanced Measurement Technologies unit in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Staff Hardware Engineer to lead design and integration of radiation-detection systems for mobile and handheld platforms. You will own system architecture, detector integration, and hardware‑software interfaces.

The role requires hands-on expertise across electronics, embedded firmware, FPGA/DSP interfaces, verification, manufacturability, and cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and