Engineer II

The Medical College of Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, play a leadership role to develop advanced spectrometer for electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) at 10 GHz. The Sidabras Laboratory at the Medical College of Wisconsin invites applications for a Microwave Systems Engineer at the postdoctoral or advanced MS level. The primary objective of this position is to reproduce, document, and advance an existing EPR spectrometer platform into a compact, energy-efficient next-generation system under active NIH STTR translation funding. This is a hands-on systems engineering role. You will work directly with Dr. Sidabras to understand every subsystem of the current spectrometer, duplicate its core functionality, and then push it further. The goal is a working next-generation prototype within two years. When applying provide a brief statement describing a system or circuit you built and validated: What was the specification, where did it push back, and how did you prove it worked? What This Position Offers: Direct engagement with a working EPR spectrometer platform with active NIH and STTR funding. Primary engineering role on a next-generation compact system development: your hands, your build. FDA clearance pathway exposure as the STTR matures. A rare training opportunity at the intersection of instrumentation and regulatory science. Two-year funding commitment with continuation potential tied to STTR and U01 expansion. Direct mentorship from Dr. Sidabras in a small, focused lab environment.

Requirements

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Microwave Engineering, or closely related engineering discipline
Hands-on bench experience with microwave circuits, RF instrumentation (VNA, Spectrum Analyzer), or systems integration
Working knowledge of microwave circuit theory: transmission lines, matching networks, waveguide structures, low-noise signal chains
HFSS or equivalent FEM simulation experience preferred, lab-specific training provided
Self-starter who can work with significant autonomy and defend technical decisions with measured data
Strong technical writing and documentation skills: publications and progress reporting are expected outputs
Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, and resource management
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum Required Experience: 3 years

Nice To Haves

Preferred Education: Master's Degree
Preferred Experience: 1 year or PhD equivalent

Responsibilities

Systematically document, reproduce, and validate the existing EPR spectrometer architecture
Design and implement microwave circuits across spectrometer subsystems: source, coupling, resonator, and detection
Drive incremental system improvements toward a compact, energy-efficient form factor
Simulate and validate resonator and coupling structures in HFSS with bench confirmation
Contribute to STTR milestone deliverables including prototypes, performance benchmarks, and regulatory documentation
Produce peer-reviewed publications and technical reports as direct outputs of this work
Assist with the collection and analysis of data
Interact with clinical and research faculty to determine how to further develop, optimize, and test the equipment
Compile information gathered from testing and analysis to generate complete reports to faculty and outside funding organizations
Assist faculty in the timely preparation of manuscripts, reports and grants
Provide on-going statistical, computer programming, and maintenance for research performed
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental
Flexible Spending options
403B Retirement Package
Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Parental Leave
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Pet Insurance
On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.