Gyrotron Engineer (RF/Vacuum Electronics Engineer)

Microwave Power Products (MPP)•Palo Alto, CA

29d•$80,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Microwave Power Products, Inc. (MPP) is seeking a Gyrotron Engineer to lead the design and development of high-power vacuum electronic devices from concept through production. This role offers the opportunity to solve difficult engineering problems that result in real hardware, contributing to some of the world's highest-power vacuum electronic devices used in advanced defense, scientific, medical, and industrial systems. You will work across research, design, manufacturing, and testing to bring innovative products to customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
Understanding of vacuum electron devices, high-power microwave systems, or related RF technologies and the testing of the technologies.
Working knowledge of high-voltage equipment and safe laboratory practices.
Experience leading technical projects or owning significant engineering work from concept through implementation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on engineering mindset.
Ability to communicate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and business teams.
Experience creating technical documentation, engineering reports, and design analyses.
Applicants must be able to comply with applicable export control requirements.
For security clearance position, the candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CAD or engineering modeling tools is a plus.
Holding a security clearance is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of gyrotrons and related high-power vacuum electronic components and subsystems from concept through production.
Develop original design concepts, analytical models, hardware, and processes to validate new approaches.
Plan and execute engineering projects, managing technical scope, schedules, and project budgets.
Identify technical risks, troubleshoot complex design issues, and implement effective corrective actions.
Develop and present technical concepts and proposals for new products, technologies, and research initiatives.
Ensure engineering analyses, designs, and supporting documentation are complete and technically rigorous.
Partner closely with manufacturing during pilot builds and initial production runs to ensure successful product transition.
Collaborate with Quality, Purchasing, Production Control, Marketing, Customer Service, and other cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives.
Develop engineering cost estimates and technical inputs for new products, development programs, and customer proposals.
Provide technical leadership and direction to engineers and technicians supporting assigned projects.
Stay current with advances in vacuum electronics, high-voltage systems, RF technologies, and related engineering disciplines.