Design​/Development Engineer

Hiring:
Early Career RF/Microwave Engineer developing high-power vacuum electronic products from concept through production support

Location:

On-site in Palo Alto, CA

Department:
Engineering

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Pay: $75K to $95K

Microwave Power Products, Inc. (MPP), headquartered in Palo Alto, California, is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems focused primarily on communications and defense markets. With a heritage of technological excellence that spans decades, MPP serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial and scientific markets by developing and manufacturing hardware used in the generation, amplification, transmission and reception of microwave signals.

As part of the Trans Digm (TDG) family, MPP offers the agility of a technically deep manufacturing site backed by the scale and discipline of a global aerospace leader.

If you like seeing your designs turn into real hardware, this role puts you right in the middle of it. You’ll work on high-power microwave and vacuum electronic devices that support communications, defense, medical, and scientific applications, partnering closely with manufacturing to take products from concept through production.

• Design, develop, test, and improve new and legacy power grid products, from development through production support
• Identify design issues, troubleshoot root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Track technical progress on assigned devices and systems to ensure issues are resolved efficiently
• Partner closely with manufacturing during pilot builds and first production runs, ensuring smooth transitions from engineering to the factory floor
• Support production as needed to maintain performance, yield, and reliability
• Stay current on relevant technologies and best practices in RF, vacuum electronics, materials, and manufacturing
• Contribute to proposals and technical concepts for new or improved products
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Purchasing, Production Control, Marketing, Customer Service, and others to meet program and business goals
• Support other related engineering duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.
• Ability to receive a DOD security clearance.
• Comfort managing projects or technical assignments with minimal supervision
• A practical understanding of engineering fundamentals, with exposure to areas such as:
• RF/microwave concepts
• Vacuum science or high‑power electronics
• Materials, processes, and manufacturing principles
• A genuine passion for hands‑on problem solving.
• Experience with (or willingness to learn) solid modeling tools such as Solid Works or AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• A collaborative mindset, solid work ethic, and personal accountability for results.

This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR). Access to certain controlled information may be limited to individuals who qualify as “U.S. persons” (generally U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and certain protected individuals). Non‑U.S. persons may still apply; however to be eligible for the role, access to controlled information may require U.S. government authorization.

Applicants must be able to comply with applicable export control requirements. For security clearance position, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance as required, holding a security clearance is a plus.

• Salary range: $75,000 to $95,000 annually depending on experience, with candidates possessing 1‑2 years of applicable hands‑on experience generally aligning toward the higher end of the range.
• Be part of a high‑impact engineering team solving real‑world technical challenges
• Grow into a Senior Engineer role with increasing leadership and ownership
• Work onsite in a collaborative lab and manufacturing environment where your work…