RF Sensor Systems Engineer — Lead Architecture & Integration

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Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 161,000 - 221,000

Full time

14 days+
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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.

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