Principal Systems Engineer - Microwave

A Day in Your Life at MKS: (Summary & Objectives)

As a Principal Microwave Systems Engineer, you will lead the development of the next generation of technologies that enable new market applications. The successful candidate should be highly self-motivated, able to operate independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly technical environment while working collaboratively on cross‑functional projects. You will provide technical leadership across a variety of disciplines including conventional and solid‑state microwave generation, electronic control systems, mechanical subsystems, signal acquisition, and data processing.

• Work as the lead of a technical team driving the design, modeling, testing and packaging of highly complex microwave components and systems
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms while interfacing with product engineering and other cross‑functional teams as required.
• Work closely with Product Marketing and applications team to scope market requirements and customer needs
• Create system level engineering design specifications and project scope documents
• Work with Project Management on project budgetary costs, schedule and technical specifications
• Develop, document and execute design verification plans. Report on results and present appropriate engineering trade‑offs to optimize functional performance, reliability and product cost
• Ensure product design meets industry and regulatory compliance requirements and standards
• Analyze and implement continuous improvements in quality, reliability and cost reduction

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or systems engineering or similar with 7+ years of experience
• Ability to understand and manage trade‑offs between cost, performance and schedules
• Experienced in the development and testing of system integration & DVT plans
• Track record of successful new product releases, with experience in the entire product development process.
• Experience with analog and digital design circuitry, proper test methodology and systems integration.
• Competency in the selection of wave guides/coaxial cables, impedance matching, VSWR calculations and other analysis needed to develop microwave delivery systems that deliver energy to a dynamic load.
• Strong technical communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills
• Skilled with Failure Analysis (FMEA)

Salary Pay Range
: $  –  per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.

Bonus
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This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits
: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, non‑citizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or green card holders), individuals granted asylum and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("MKS") is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital…