Gratz Armstrong

Led the development of the PNA series of microwave network analyzers and the PXI series of microwave network analyzers.

• Developed and maintained comprehensive product roadmaps to guide strategic decision-making across the organization.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches, meeting project deadlines and budget constraints.
• Conducted thorough market research to identify new opportunities for growth and expansion within the industry.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion while maintaining high-quality standards throughout each stage of development.
• Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to develop promotional materials and campaigns that effectively showcased product features and benefits.
• Enhanced product portfolio by identifying market trends and conducting competitive analysis.
• Implemented effective pricing strategies, maximizing profitability and market share while maintaining competitiveness.
• Provided valuable input on product design elements based on extensive knowledge of competitor offerings, consumer demands, and industry best practices.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Lead Design Engineer for the analog and RF portion of the B2 Bomber Depot Test System.

• Worked with Engineers from Northrop Grumman to insure system design met requirements.
• Coordinated activities and approved designs of other engineers assigned to the project.
• Worked closely with system integrators and technicians during the integration of the systems.
• Developed systems and tests to demonstrate system compliance.
• Led acceptance testing with Air Force Engineers to demonstrate system compliance.
• Oversaw installation of the first system at Tinker Air Force Base.

Was responsible for the Noise Figure product line and later the Digital Communications product line.

• Provided clear and timely technical data required for design and specification of product.
• Analyzed data to uncover insights and identify key opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
• Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
• Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products.
• Prepared complete and accurate design documentation for Noise Figure products.
• Conducted primary and secondary research to better understand customer needs and behaviors.
• Used various market research tools and techniques to gather, analyze and interpret data.
• Identified new ideas, products and/or features that improved customer satisfaction, reduced costs and kept product line in forefront of industry.
• Conducted thorough market research to identify opportunities for product improvements and expansions.
• Conducted regular product training sessions for sales teams, equipping them with the knowledge needed to effectively sell products in a competitive landscape.
• Enhanced product marketability by conducting thorough competitor analysis and identifying key differentiators.

• Designed and developed numerous microwave and millimeter wave components and test accessories. Received a patent for a power sensor that senses power in the 75 to 110 gHz frequency band.
• Designed and developed a system for the US Air Force PMELs used to calibrate microwave noise sources.
• Designed and developed a system to calibrate microwave power sensors.

Provided engineering support for numerous microwave test accessories. This included:

• Updating or creating assembly and test documentation
• Resolving performance or quality issues
• Making design changes to improve performance and/or cost
• Implementation of new tests to improve performance and/or cost