Senior Electrical/Systems Engineer – High Power RF Systems

Siemens Healthineers in; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parking/Transit

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Senior Electrical/Systems Engineer to advance high-power RF pulsed power electronics for medical accelerators. You will define, integrate, test, and optimize system-level performance, maturing proof-of-concept hardware into robust products.

The role requires strong hardware experience, test plan ownership, and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, onsite environment.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
• 5+ years of hardware system testing, integration, validation, troubleshooting, and production test support of high voltage and power systems.
• Experience operating lab equipment and diagnostic instrumentation (oscilloscopes, probes, power supplies, DAQ, interlocks).
• Ability to create test plans, run validated tests, analyze results, and communicate risk-based recommendations.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware system integration, bring-up, and validation for high-voltage pulsed power systems with RF/controls/linac teams.
• Develop and execute unit-level test plans, integration procedures, verification and regression tests.
• Translate system requirements into design specs, acceptance criteria, fixtures, data collection, and validation reports.
• Provide project management for R&D projects.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for component and system-level failures.
• Support manufacturing, production and field service as SME and create documentation for handoff.

Skills

Power electronics

RF systems

Pulsed power

High voltage equipment

Prototype hardware integration

Failure analysis

Education

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Probes

Power supplies

DAQ systems

Interlock systems

Automated test tools

Job description

Senior Electrical/Systems Engineer – High Power RF Systems (Finance)

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

We are looking for a motivated engineer or scientist to join our Beam Generation Group, which develops the radiation-producing subsystem at the heart of Varian Radiation Oncology machines. Our products use high-energy x-rays generated by linear accelerators to treat cancer patients around the world. This role focuses on the definition, integration, testing, and optimization of RF pulsed power electronics to ensure reliable system‑level performance.

The ideal candidate has experience with electrical hardware, prototype system integration, and failure analysis. Expertise in areas such as power electronics, RF systems, high‑voltage equipment, or pulsed power will stand out. The primary focus is on maturing proof‑of-concept hardware into robust, reliable products. Successful candidates can independently plan and execute tests, analyze results, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions in collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

We are looking for a team‑player who combines a strong technical background with superb practical hands‑on aptitude and project leadership skills. The ability to efficiently manage project timelines and supplier collaborations in a demanding environment is crucial. This is an onsite role in our Palo Alto, California office.

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead hardware system integration, bring‑up, and validation activities for high‑voltage, pulsed power systems, collaborating with RF, controls, and linac teams.
• Develop and execute unit‑level test plans, integration procedures, verification and regression test activities.
• Translate system requirements into design specifications, acceptance criteria, test fixtures designs, data collection methods, and validation reports.
• Provide project management for R&D projects.
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action for component, interface, and system‑level failures.
• Support manufacturing, production and field service as SME (subject matter expert)
• Support the creation of documentation and materials for manufacturing and service handoff.

Job Requirements

• MS/Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied/Engineering Physics, or similar field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in hardware system testing, system design integration, validation, troubleshooting, and production test support of high voltage and power systems
• Experience operating relevant lab equipment and diagnostic instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, probes, power supplies, data acquisition systems, interlock systems, and automated test tools.
• Demonstrated ability to independently create test plans, execute structured validation activities, analyze test data, document results, and communicate risk‑based recommendations.
• Ability to interact effectively with experts in multiple disciplines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

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Who we are

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways.

How we work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual's potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world's most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here.

$155,900 - $214,357

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

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Salary Minimum: 155900Salary Maximum: 214357