Hands-On RF/Microwave Engineer — Production & Design

Microwave Power Products (MPP); Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Commuter benefits

EV charging

Paid time off

Job summary

Microwave Power Products (MPP) is seeking an RF Microwave Engineer I/II in Palo Alto to work hands-on across design, testing, and manufacturing of Coupled Cavity Traveling Wave Tubes (CCTWTs). You’ll move between lab work and production environments, directly impacting hardware performance in demanding defense and communications applications.

You’ll collaborate with Manufacturing to ensure smooth engineering-to-production handoffs, own projects end-to-end, and contribute to process improvements

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Physics.
• Hands-on technical background in lab, manufacturing, or internships.
• Experience with RF/microwave hardware is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support production of existing CCTWT devices with process documentation and design-for-manufacturing improvements.
• Participate in mechanical, RF, and vacuum system design and analysis projects.
• Contribute to design, testing, and validation of new CCTWT products and components.
• Own projects from concept through production transition.
• Identify design issues and drive corrective actions to improve yield and build efficiency.
• Collaborate with manufacturing during pilot builds and first production runs.

Skills

Hands-on work

RF/microwave principles

Vacuum systems

Manufacturing experience

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Physics

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ANSYS

Maxwell

Job description

Microwave Power Products (MPP) is seeking an RF Microwave Engineer I/II in Palo Alto to work hands-on across design, testing, and manufacturing of Coupled Cavity Traveling Wave Tubes (CCTWTs). You’ll move between lab work and production environments, directly impacting hardware performance in demanding defense and communications applications.

You’ll collaborate with Manufacturing to ensure smooth engineering-to-production handoffs, own projects end-to-end, and contribute to process improvements