Mksinst

Mksinst

Principal Electronics Engineer

Irvine, CA · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$126k-$210kDetected 27 days ago
MATLABPCB DesignAltiumFPGAHardware DesignSignal ProcessingSimulinkLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic Speaking

About the role

  • In this role, you will be overseeing high‑performance digital hardware, system integration, and customer‑facing technical engagements.
  • However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
  • MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("MKS") is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Translating high‑level system specifications into clear, detailed engineering requirements that guide board‑level hardware design, interface definitions, and subsystem behaviors.
  • Ensuring designs follow DfX (Manufacturing, Testing, Reliability, Compliance) best practices.
  • As a Principal Electronics Engineer at MKS, you will partner with global customers, cross‑functional engineering teams, and internal technical stakeholders to architect, design, and support advanced electronics.
  • You will regularly collaborate with international customers, participate in technical discussions, contribute to design reviews, and support global engagements, including occasional travel to customer sites.

Skills

  • Digital timing analysis
  • Power/thermal estimation
  • Signal/power integrity modeling
  • Behavioral/electrical modeling (SPICE, MATLAB, Simulink, IBIS, etc.)
  • Strong system-level understanding of high-speed digital interfaces (DDR/LPDDR, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, LVDS, gigabit links).
  • Experience leading structured problem solving (8D, 5‑Why) and providing clear, data-supported conclusions.
  • Proficiency with lab debug tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, boundary-scan/JTAG).
  • Bachelor's degree in EE/CE (Master's or PhD preferred).
  • Expertise using EDA/PCB and FPGA tools such as Altium Designer, Vivado/Vitis, and Quartus.
  • Familiarity with advanced Signal/Power Integrity and high-speed analysis tools (HyperLynx, SIwave, ADS).

Compensation

  • $ 126,200.00 - $210,350.00 USD 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.

Benefits

  • This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS.

Company info

  • Presenting detailed design rationale, modeling results, and quantitative trade studies to international customers and internal engineering stakeholders.
  • Collaborating with international customers and partners, facilitating technical brainstorming sessions, and supporting global engagements with occasional overseas travel.
  • MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

Equal opportunity

  • MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("MKS") is an affirmative action and
  • equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com.
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