Job Description

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Microwave Power Products (MPP) has impacted people's lives in countless unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern communications systems, assist in medical treatments and diagnostics, protect soldiers and pilots, empower scientific discoveries, and much more. We are headquartered in Palo Alto, California and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems serving communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets. MPP joined the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG) family in 2024, giving our team access to the resources of a global aerospace leader while maintaining our local, high-impact culture.

YOUR DAY TO DAY (Role Summary)

You will work within our engineering and manufacturing team to support advanced electronic and electro-mechanical systems crucial to our product lines. Your role will involve hands-on technical work, including design, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining high-voltage DC power and high-power modulator systems. This position requires a strong technical background in analog and digital electronics, as well as expertise with high-voltage equipment and control systems.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR (Responsibilities)

Maintenance & Support:

Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support for high-voltage DC power supplies, high-power modulator systems, and other electronic equipment in a manufacturing environment, ensuring optimal performance.

Fabrication & Assembly:

Fabricate and assemble components for prototypes, and assist with experimental apparatus setup, testing, and adjustments.

System Repair:

Conduct modifications, maintenance, and repair of electronic systems, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.

Component-Level Troubleshooting:

Apply a strong foundation in analog and digital electronic theory to troubleshoot down to the component level.

Control System Diagnosis:

Diagnose and repair issues with PLC control systems to maintain efficient system operation.

Test Equipment Proficiency:

Use multimeters, oscilloscopes, RF test equipment, and high-voltage equipment for accurate system diagnostics and repair.

High-Voltage Systems Expertise:

Work safely and confidently with high-voltage systems, ensuring compliance with all safety protocols.

Performance Assessment:

Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and control systems to assess electronic systems' performance.

Process Improvement:

Collaborate with engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives for product and process optimization.

Safety Compliance:

Follow established safety protocols rigorously, contributing to a safe, efficient work environment.

Adaptability:

Work extended hours as necessary to support production schedules and project timelines.
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YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE THESE PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or related field; BSEE or equivalent experience a plus. 5+ years of experience maintaining and repairing high-voltage electronic equipment in a manufacturing, semiconductor, defense, or similar environment. Proven ability to perform bench-level circuit troubleshooting and electrical verification. Hands-on proficiency with oscilloscopes, HV probes, RF test equipment, and related diagnostic tools. Experience with PLCs and industrial automation systems. Strong knowledge of analog and digital electronics, power systems, and control circuits. Skilled in root-cause failure analysis and corrective action methods. Strong documentation and communication skills. Safety-first mindset with demonstrated experience working under high-voltage protocols. Ability to obtain a security clearance is a plus.

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals) due to access to export-controlled technology.

WHAT WE OFFER

Salary Range - $35.00 - $45.00 / hour depending on experience





Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, MPP 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 MPP, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. MPP 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.





MPP 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.