Principal Systems Engineer

MKS Instruments•Rochester, NY

6d•$138,825 - $231,375

About The Position

As a Principal Systems Engineer at MKS, you will partner with Core Engineering, Technical Operations, other Systems Engineers, and customers to develop and support new RF generators. You will report to a manager or director of systems engineering. The role leads projects from architecture through alpha and beta phases and transfer to high-volume production; negotiates specifications and performance tradeoffs while managing technical and schedule risks; leads developmental testing and compliance to specifications; works with engineering teams to optimize design performance, manufacturability, and reliability; and advocates for the team with internal and external customers and resources. Travel of up to 10% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
8 years of related experience.
Technical team leadership.
Requirements management experience.
RF test and measurement experience.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
RF design experience.
Power supply design experience.
High-voltage design and testing experience.

Responsibilities

Lead projects from conception and architecture through alpha and beta phases to transfer to high-volume production.
Negotiate specifications and performance tradeoffs while considering technical and schedule risk.
Lead developmental testing and ensure compliance with specifications.
Work with an engineering team to overcome technical challenges and optimize designs for performance, manufacturability, and reliability.
Advocate for the team with internal and external customers and resources.