Lead Microwave Systems Engineer

MKS Instruments; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Stock programs

Signing bonus

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking a Principal Microwave Systems Engineer to lead the development of next-generation microwave technologies. You will own system-level design and oversee cross-functional teams across electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines.

The role demands a strong engineering background, independent work style, and a track record of successful product releases. You will shape specifications, budgets, and schedules while ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or systems engineering with 7+ years of experience.
• Ability to understand and manage tradeoffs between cost, performance, and schedules.
• Experience in development and testing of system integration & DVT plans.
• Track record of successful new product releases across the development process.
• Experience with analog and digital design circuitry, proper test methodology, and systems integration.
• Competency in selecting waveguides/coaxial cables, impedance matching, VSWR calculations.
• Strong technical communication (verbal, written, presentation) skills.
• Experience with Failure Analysis (FMEA).

Responsibilities

• Lead a technical team driving the design, modeling, testing, and packaging of highly complex microwave components and systems.
• Interface with product engineering and cross-functional teams as required.
• Scope market requirements and customer needs with Product Marketing and applications teams.
• Create system-level design specifications and project scope documents.
• Collaborate with Project Management on budgets, schedules, and technical specifications.
• Develop, document, and execute design verification plans; report results and tradeoffs.
• Ensure product design meets industry and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Analyze and implement continuous improvements in quality, reliability, and cost reduction.

Skills

Microwave systems engineering

System integration & DVT planning

Analog & digital design

Impedance matching & VSWR

Technical communication

FMEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

MKS Instruments is seeking a Principal Microwave Systems Engineer to lead the development of next-generation microwave technologies. You will own system-level design and oversee cross-functional teams across electrical, mechanical, and software disciplines.

The role demands a strong engineering background, independent work style, and a track record of successful product releases. You will shape specifications, budgets, and schedules while ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.