Product Manager - High Speed Imaging Systems

We are seeking a Product Manager with strong software and imaging experience to lead the definition, development, and lifecycle management of advanced imaging systems. This role is ideal for someone who can seamlessly bridge camera hardware, control software, and application-focused solutions. It will be highly collaborative, working onsite with engineering and application teams and with products at all stages of development. You will serve as the voice of the customer, translating diverse high-speed imaging use cases into clear product requirements, user stories, and prioritized backlogs while partnering closely with software, firmware, and hardware engineering teams.Primary Responsibilities:Lifecycle ownership of high-speed imaging systems, including camera hardware and control/analysis software Roadmap & Product Strategy:Actively contribute to camera and imaging system roadmaps, representing core customer needs and targeting the development of market verticalsProduct Development: Creation and maintenance of detailed user stories grounded in camera workflows, advocating for intuitive, efficient camera operation and workflow‑based UXClose collaboration with Project Management to align requirements, milestones and deliverablesValidation of system behavior through direct use of cameras in lab and field environments to ensure image quality, timing, synchronization and features align with customer use casesGather direct feedback and contribute to R&D’s ideation process Go-to-market collaboration with Marketing:Support camera and system level product launches by aligning launch schedule with hardware and software readiness.Contribute launch materials including training materials, customer messaging and technical communications.Required Qualifications:Hold a degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Optics, Physics, or a closely related engineering discipline)Experience with Product Management, Systems Engineering, or a closely related roleBackground in imaging systems (e.g., machine vision, scientific imaging, high‑speed imaging, industrial cameras or similar)Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholdersWillingness to travel periodically to customer locationsDemonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.Preferred Qualifications:Interest in photography, imaging technology and/or scientific instrumentationExperience with camera control software, data acquisition, image processing, or analysis toolsFamiliarity with imaging sensors, optics, or embedded systemsExperience in industrial, scientific, aerospace, automotive, or defense imaging marketsExperience managing products that include both hardware and software componentsExperience writing clear user stories and requirements for software teams, including the UX/UI design componentsAbility to interface with engineering teams and motivation to work hands-on with cameras, and across disciplinesAbout Us:Phantom High-Speed is a Business Unit in the Materials Analysis Division of AMETEK, Inc. Phantom High-Speed, designs and manufactures advanced measurement tools that empower engineers, researchers, and innovators to visualize motion too fast for the human eye. Our proprietary CMOS sensor technology delivers unmatched speed, precision, and image quality—making Phantom cameras the trusted choice across science, product developing, defense, academia, and government- research facilities. With a legacy of innovation dating back to 1950 and a commitment to listening to our customers, Phantom continues to lead the high-speed imaging industry. We don’t just capture motion—we help the world understand it. To learn more, and the diverse applications and markets we serve, please go to .#LI-JM5