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Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States
Onsite
A Day in Your Life at MKS: (Summary & Objectives)
As a 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.
You Will Make an Impact By: (Responsibilities)
Assist in leading a team 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 3+ years of experience
Ability to understand and manage tradeoffs between cost, performance, and schedules
Experience in the development and testing of system integration & DVT plans
Experience with 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: $ 100,000.00 - 135,000.00 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.
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.
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