RF Systems Director — Hybrid, High‑Power RF & Plasma

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 303,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA seeks an RF Technical Director to define the technical vision for RF engineering across multiple product lines, leading the development of advanced RF subsystems from concept through high-volume manufacturing.

You will establish RF design direction, influence technology strategy, and ensure engineering rigor across the full product lifecycle while coordinating with global, matrixed teams to deliver differentiated RF solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a closely related field
• 15+ years of related RF engineering experience; or 12+ years with a Master’s; or 8+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated leadership in RF system design, RF subassemblies, and high-performance RF solutions
• Proven track record of driving complex RF development efforts from concept through production
• Experience leading large-scale or multi-team engineering initiatives

Responsibilities

• Define RF system architecture, design strategy, and long-term technology roadmap aligned to product and business objectives
• Direct RF development activities spanning RF subassembly design, RF system design, and integration into complex plasma delivery and control systems
• Establish technical direction for high-power RF delivery, matching networks, and advanced RF subsystems
• Drive innovation in RF performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization
• Establish and enforce RF engineering standards, design methodologies, and review rigor across programs
• Lead critical design reviews, failure analysis (RCCA), and risk mitigation activities for complex RF systems
• Provide hands-on technical leadership for escalated issues impacting system performance, reliability, or customer outcomes
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety requirements, and internal engineering processes
• Partner with Product Management, Systems Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive execution of complex programs
• Translate customer and business requirements into RF technical strategies, roadmaps, and resourcing plans
• Influence product architecture decisions and trade-offs at the system and platform level
• Contribute to strategic planning, capital allocation, and operational improvement initiatives
• Build and mentor a high-performing organization of RF engineers and technical leaders
• Develop technical leadership pipelines and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning
• Guide organizational capability in RF system design, modeling, validation, and production support
• Drive alignment and collaboration across global and matrixed engineering teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or RF Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

RF engineering experience

Leadership in RF design

Large-scale engineering initiatives

Job description

Lam Research in Fremont, CA seeks an RF Technical Director to define the technical vision for RF engineering across multiple product lines, leading the development of advanced RF subsystems from concept through high-volume manufacturing.

You will establish RF design direction, influence technology strategy, and ensure engineering rigor across the full product lifecycle while coordinating with global, matrixed teams to deliver differentiated RF solutions.