Senior RF Engineer & Systems Lead - High-Power RF & Plasma

Lam Research; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA, seeks an RF Technology Leader to define and drive the technical vision for RF engineering across product lines from concept to high-volume manufacturing.

You will mentor RF engineers, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver differentiated RF solutions meeting performance, reliability and cost goals.

The role requires substantial RF system design experience and proven leadership in global, matrixed environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of RF engineering experience.
• Or 12+ years with a Master’s degree or 8+ years with a PhD.
• Demonstrated leadership in RF system design and subassemblies.
• Proven track record of driving complex RF development from concept to production.
• Experience leading large-scale or multi-team engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define RF system architecture, design strategy, and long-term technology roadmap.
• Direct RF development spanning subassembly design, system design, and integration into plasma delivery and control systems.
• Establish technical direction for high-power high-voltage RF delivery and advanced subsystems.
• Drive innovation in RF performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization.
• Build and mentor a high-performing RF engineering organization.
• Guide leadership pipelines and foster accountability, innovation, and learning.

Skills

RF system design

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Job description

Lam Research in Fremont, CA, seeks an RF Technology Leader to define and drive the technical vision for RF engineering across product lines from concept to high-volume manufacturing.

You will mentor RF engineers, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver differentiated RF solutions meeting performance, reliability and cost goals.

The role requires substantial RF system design experience and proven leadership in global, matrixed environments.