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# Principal Systems Engineer - Microwave

- **Company:** MKS Inc.
- **Location:** Wilmington, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $138,825.0 - $231,375.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Systems Integration, Data Processing, Coax
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/86653638/1

## About the Role

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., * 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)

## Description

* 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