Industrial Microwave Engineer

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Full Time Oak Ridge, TN, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking an Industrial Microwave Engineer to support current and new projects in our Oak Ridge, TN office.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients.

Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole selves to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employees’ well‑being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by reviewing the job description below.

BGS is looking for an Industrial Microwave Engineer for our Oak Ridge, TN office. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing microwave systems and components used in industrial production processes. This engineer will work in a dynamic multi-discipline environment, being accountable for engineering deliverables, calculations, systems and equipment selection, microwave system design, microwave engineering budget and schedule management, and maintaining professional relationships with vendors, customers, and personnel as required by projects.

The Industrial Microwave Engineer will work with other engineering and technical personnel to ensure overall project goals are met.

• Develop industrial production microwave heating system design documents and drawings.
• Develop high‑power microwave components (windows, launchers, tuners, splitters, circulators, rotary joints, and switches) for use in vacuum, pressure, and corrosive environments.
• Act as primary interface with clients, project management, procurement professionals, and other engineering disciplines in matters related to industrial production microwave heating systems.
• Develop basis of design and scope of work documents.
• Prepare equipment specifications for microwave equipment, including microwave generators, applicators, plasma and arcing prevention, and auxiliary microwave supporting equipment.
• Produce microwave calculations, drawings, and reports.
• Ensure technical accuracy and conformance to project design criteria of engineered work products.
• Ensure appropriate procedures, design guidelines, and design tools are utilized on projects.
• Possess expertise in industrial heating systems, applicator characteristics, electromagnetic applications, and microwave practice calculations.
• Experience with electromagnetic analysis design software (Ansys HFSS, Ice Pack, ADS, COMSOL, or similar).
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems at 120 VAC and 480 VAC as they relate to the microwave field generation industry.
• Experience working on refurbishment and upgrades of existing industrial facilities.

• Minimum of 4 years of microwave design experience in industrial heating applications and/or related industries.
• Familiarity with the use of network analysis for characterizing component performance, validating model predictions, and troubleshooting industrial microwave systems.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.
• Client projects for this…