Infinitesima was spun out of the University of Bristol in 2001 and has been developing innovative metrology solutions which improve speed and precision in the manufacture of semiconductors. The company’s technology combines the 3-dimensional surface detection capability of atomic force microscopy (AFM), with high-speed laser activation and the accuracy of interferometry. The Rapid Probe Microscope (RPM™) is protected by an extensive patent portfolio. The company’s RPM™ technology is being used by leading semiconductor equipment companies globally. Semiconductor devices provide the foundations on which progress in the technology sector are enabled. From Smartphones to Artificial Intelligence, 5G communications to autonomous vehicles, all are made possible through advances in semiconductor processes. Scaling these processes requires sub-nanometer measurement of increasingly complex 3D structures to enable more powerful devices. Based in Abingdon, UK, we are a high calibre team of 70 people and continue to grow. We are backed by global financial and industry investors including Applied Ventures, the strategic venture arm of the industry leading equipment company. The Role: Based at Abingdon and reporting to the CTO, the Design Systems Engineering Manager will be responsible for defining and driving the technical roadmap for significant product improvements, focusing on architectural design, performance optimization, and strategic development. The role will involve close collaboration with applications development, research, and engineering teams to ensure the successful implementation of complex system enhancements. This role would suit a technically strong leader with previous experience of design system engineering with complex instrumentation. Responsibilities: Architectural Leadership & Strategic Development: Maintain frameworks for architectural documentation and maintain or oversee the comprehensive architecture documentation, including module definitions, interface specifications, and design principles. Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap for architectural improvements. Performance Optimization & Improvement Management: Create and maintain technical budgets and improvement plans for key performance areas Work closely with applications development to understand the product implications of improvement requests. Collaborate with product, research and engineering to efficiently determine the optimal path forward for implementing improvements. Set the technical path for introducing significant improvements and changes to the product, especially those involving high complexity and uncertainty. Effectively document and communicate the factors driving decision-making. Maintain alignment with engineering team to deliver requested improvements according to the defined plans. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Technical Authority: Act as a key liaison between applications development, research, and engineering teams. Provide technical guidance and expertise to facilitate effective problem-solving and decision-making. Ensure know-how relating to architecture and performance is documented. Systems Design & Development: Define and manage system-level design and architectural requirements. Oversee the integration of new technologies and modules into the existing system architecture. Work with the system engineering manager to ensure good system level verification and validation. Roadmap and Planning: Maintain and communicate a clear roadmap/plan for architectural development and performance improvements. Requirements : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. Extensive experience in a design systems engineering or architectural role, preferably within a complex instrumentation or high-tech environment. Strong understanding of system architecture principles and methodologies. Proven ability to define and drive technical roadmaps for complex systems. Experience with performance optimization and improvement management. Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams. Experience with Atomic Force Microscopy or similar scientific instrumentation is a plus. Benefits: £90,000-110,000 (depending on experience) 25 days annual leave, death in service and private health care benefits, personal pension contributions of 4% with salary sacrifice and a generous EMI Share scheme