Principal Systems Engineer - Microwave

MKS Instruments • Wilmington, MA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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 waveguides/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)

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees