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.
- Leading engineering reviews.
- 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
- Broad expertise or unique knowledge
- 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!
