About this opportunity
MKS Instruments, Inc. lists this Principal Systems Engineer - Microwave opportunity in wilmington, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
A Day in Your Life at MKS: (Summary & Objectives)
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.
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
Skills You Bring: (Required Skills)
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)
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $ 138,825.00 - 231,375.00 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.
Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS (or as applicable).
Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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 and tuition reimbursement (and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.
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 (and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.
MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.
MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.
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 and pregnancy-related conditions), 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 committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: .
At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.
MKS’s group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Inc., enables technologies that transform our world. MKS Inc, Product Overview
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Worksite address
wilmington, MA, 01887, US
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