Microwave Power Products (MPP)

Early-Career Design and Development Engineer

Palo Alto, CA, US

Onsite
Full-time
$75k–$90k/year
2 days ago
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Summary

Build the Future with Us For over 70 years, Microwave Power Products (MPP) has been impacting critical industries like defense, aerospace, and medical technology. Our engineers drive process improvement, production efficiency, and lean implementation in environments where quality and performance are non-negotiable. MPP was acquired in June of 2024 by TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG), a global producer of aerospace products. Based in Palo Alto, CA, we're looking for early-career engineers ready to apply systems thinking, data analysis, and workflow design to real-world, high-impact manufacturing challenges. YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR (Responsibilities): * Supporting the production of existing products in Klystron Group. Participate in development projects, specifically performing mechanical and RF design and analysis. * Participates in the overall detailed product design, analysis, and testing. * Project responsibility and carrying it through various stages of design and development per project scope of the work/project charter. * Recognizing design problems and taking corrective action, identifying areas of cost reduction/yield improvement and implementing appropriate changes. * Working with manufacturing during pilot run and first product runs, to ensure an efficient transition from engineering into production. * Supporting the production of existing products, including but not limited to product improvement and building efficiency initiatives. * Developing and improving engineering processes and work instructions for building high quality products. YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE THESE PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * An Industrial, Mechanical, or Electronic Engineering Bachelor's Degree. * US Citizenship and able to obtain/maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance. * 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Whether you've completed internships, co-ops, or hands-on coursework, we're prepared to support your development into a skilled engineer and long-term contributor to our team. * Ability to manage programs, projects, and products independently with direct supervision. * Experience with Solid Modeling Software (AutoCAD/Autodesk, SolidWorks) and Process Simulation Software. * Working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) * Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication and organizational skills * Excellent written and verbal communication. * Ability to work on a team and be a team player. * Strong work ethics and initiative. WHAT WE OFFER: $75,000 TO $90,000 WHO WE ARE: At MPP, we know that diverse perspectives drive better ideas, smarter solutions, and stronger teams. We're committed to providing equal employment opportunities and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to grow. No matter your background, we welcome you to bring your voice, your skills, and your full potential to our team. 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. WHY JOIN US? We don't just hire engineers - we build careers. If you're looking for a place where you can learn, contribute to real projects, and be mentored by experienced professionals, this is it. Our engineers stay with us 10, 20, even 30 years because they are constantly learning, growing, and making a difference. Join a company with a 70+ year history of innovation in vacuum electron devices and a strong future supporting national defense and next-gen technologies.

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