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 tradeoffs 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 tradeoffs 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 which deliver energy to a dynamic load.
• Strong technical communication (verbal, written, 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.

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.