RF Sensor Systems Engineer — Lead Architecture & Integration

Socket.dev; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Stock awards

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and optimize complex semiconductor systems. You will analyze requirements, define architectures, perform testing, and ensure seamless subsystem integration across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 7–10 years in systems engineering, experience with electrical sensors, and the ability to drive architecture decisions for high‑technology equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7–10 years of experience in systems engineering.
• Experience with electrical sensors development and qualification.
• Ability to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or develop complex projects integrating electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms and software.
• Coordinate with marketing and management to understand system requirements.
• Lead architecture brainstorming and drive top-level system design decisions.
• Write detailed subsystem specifications and interfaces for product integration.
• Define equipment interfaces and ensure up-to-date system architectures documentation.
• Support system integration during assembly and testing of new designs.
• Identify and mitigate risks to meet quality and customer expectations.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Applied Materials is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and optimize complex semiconductor systems. You will analyze requirements, define architectures, perform testing, and ensure seamless subsystem integration across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 7–10 years in systems engineering, experience with electrical sensors, and the ability to drive architecture decisions for high‑technology equipment.