Principal Systems Engineer - Microwave

Overview

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

• Lead 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, interfacing with product engineering and other cross‑functional teams.
• Work closely with Product Marketing and applications teams to scope market requirements and customer needs.
• Create system‑level engineering design specifications and project scope documents.
• Collaborate with Project Management on project budgetary costs, schedule, and technical specifications.
• Develop, document, and execute design verification plans.
• Report results and present 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, systems engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of experience.
• Ability to understand and manage tradeoffs between cost, performance, and schedules.
• Experience in the development and testing of system integration & DVT plans.
• Track record of successful new product releases in the entire product development process.
• Proficiency with analog and digital design circuitry, test methodology, and systems integration.
• Competency in selecting wave guides/coaxial cables, impedance matching, VSWR calculations, and related analysis for microwave delivery systems.
• Strong technical communication skills (verbal, written, presentation).
• Skilled with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

• Salary Pay Range: $ – $ per year (good faith estimate based on qualifications, experience, and business needs).
• Discretionary annual bonus (amount to be determined by MKS).
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; life and disability insurance; 12 paid holidays; sick time; 15 paid vacation days; up to 6 weeks fully paid parental leave; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; participation in stock programs.

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), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.