Lead Physicist – Vacuum Electronics & RF Design

CPI International; Plano (TX); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Career development

Retirement savings plan with company match

Job summary

CPI International, based in Georgetown, Ontario, is looking for a Physicist / Engineering Physicist to join their engineering team. This role is critical in developing vacuum electron device technology and coordinating engineering projects.

The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in Science or Engineering and have experience in vacuum electronics design and manufacturing. CPI offers a competitive compensation package with benefits.

Responsibilities

• Developing technical requirements and designs.
• Coordinating project activities across departments.
• Ensuring product cost and quality.
• Providing support for low-volume production.
• Researching customer design proposals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Creative thinking

Software simulation tools

Manufacturing and test equipment

Engineering design tools

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Proficient in MS Office

Time management

Understanding of engineering processes

Independent judgement

Tracking scope growth

Education

Advanced university degree in Science or Engineering

Experience in vacuum electronics design & manufacturing

Expertise with ANSYS

Computer control of laboratory equipment experience

Job description

Description

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

YOUR DAY TO DAY:
We are seeking a Physicist / Engineering Physicist to join our multi-disciplined engineering team. The selected candidate will be a key contributor to a small, highly skilled team which is providing industry-leading vacuum electron device technology to a global customer base.

This role will coordinate major engineering projects with responsibility for directing the work of engineers and technicians. The incumbent will be a technical Lead in the development of new Klystron-based amplifier and oscillator designs.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Developing and presenting technical requirements, concepts, designs, decisions and results to internal management, team and customers.
• Coordinating project activity with applicable departments to ensure integrated support.
• Coordinating work on technical documentation and ensures transfer of documentation to manufacturing or other functions as required.
• Exercising responsibility for product cost and quality within the design and specification constraints.
• Ensuring project objectives and schedules are developed and achieved.
• Appling an expert understanding of the organizationally defined engineering processes used through the lifecycle of the program or project.
• Providing manufacturing, assembly, and test support for the low-volume production of new and established designs.
• Supporting the sales and management teams in the identification and elaboration of new opportunities.
• Leading the generation of engineering products by using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Leading the research and analysis of data such as customer design proposal specification and manuals to determine feasibility of design of application.
• Appling strong understanding of appropriate technology and products to enhance design capabilities.
• Directing engineering and technical support personnel as required.
• Performing other related duties as assigned

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:

• Strong analytical skills
• Creative thinking capability
• The ability to use software simulation tools to model the electrical, RF, and thermomechanical elements of a vacuum electron device, and correlate these models with the real-world performance of your product
• Familiarity with the manufacturing and test equipment used in the vacuum electronics industry
• Solid knowledge of engineering design tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to comfortably interact with your production team, engineering colleagues, management, and a diverse customer base
• Accurate and strong attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office and popular design software
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Excellent understanding of engineering processes
• Excellent independent judgement and ability to handle complex problems.
• Demonstrated ability to track scope growth.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• An advanced university degree in Science or Engineering, ideally with hands-on experience in the field of high voltage, high power vacuum electronics
• Several years’ related experience in the field of vacuum electronics design & manufacturing
• Expertise with simulation tools, ideally ANSYS
• Experience with computer control of laboratory equipment

Must be able to meet all CGD requirements.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.