Senior RF System Validation Engineer

Comet Plasma Control Technologies; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flexible working options

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental care

Vision care

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Comet Technologies USA, Inc. is seeking a Senior RF System Validation Engineer for our Plasma Control Technologies division in San Jose.

You will lead design validation and automated testing of High-Power RF Matching Systems, analyze large data sets, and report insights to internal teams. The role requires a strong RF background, experience with test equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzers, RF generators) and Python scripting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with emphasis on RF and control systems.
• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing hardware is a plus.
• Hands-on with complex RF test equipment and measurement systems.
• Experience in scripting for automation of tests and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and execute performance characterizations of High-Power RF Matching Systems.
• Develop and run automated tests for product performance characterization.
• Create test reports and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot test stations and data analysis results.
• Participate in design validation testing of RF networks.

Skills

Python scripting

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (RF/control systems)

Tools

VNA

Signal generators

Power meters

Spectrum analyzers

KW-level RF generators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the San Jose site as a

Senior RF System Validation Engineer

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high‑tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

Summary

• As part of the Design Validation Engineering Team in R&D, define, design, and execute performance characterizations of High-Power RF Matching Systems and related modules, such as sensors and electromechanical control systems.
• Use and create as needed automated software tools for the collection and analysis of large and complex data sets, extract relevant results, and communicate findings via comprehensive test reports.
• Review resulting data and conclusions with internal stakeholders, utilize feedback for ongoing improvements of test and analysis methodologies.

What You Will Do

• Develop, adapt, troubleshoot, and execute automated tests for comprehensive product performance characterization of High-Power RF Matching Systems
• Design Validation Testing (DVT) of High-Power RF Matching Networks.
• Develop, use, and adapt automated tools for the collection and analysis of large and complex data sets, extract relevant results, and communicate via comprehensive test reports.
• Troubleshoot and debug test station and data analysis results.
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering with an emphasis on RF and control systems, system engineering, or equivalent technical expertise.
• Experience in systems development, preferably with semiconductor manufacturing hardware. Experience with plasma high-power RF delivery systems and plasma measurement systems is a plus.
• Solid understanding and hands‑on experience with the set‑up and operation of complex RF test equipment, including VNA, signal generators, power meters, spectrum analyzers, kW-level RF generators, oscilloscopes.
• Experience with applied metrology and experience with pushing the performance limits of commercially available test equipment.
• Ability to toggle between time and frequency domains.
• Experience with scripting tools (Python) to automate design validation tests and data analysis.
• Solid understanding of data analysis methods for large and complex data sets. Curious and analytical!
• Proven ability to identify, characterize, and solve complex electrical system problems.
• Methodical and creative when locating and identifying the "needle in the haystack" is necessary.

The target salary range for this job is approximately $145,000 to $160,000 annually.

Job summaries account for a range of qualifications, skills, and experience that can be considered. We are committed to making fair and equitable job offers based on a number of factors including but not limited to the job scope, market conditions, and candidate skill level and depth of experience.

Why join us? Break new ground with us:

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
• Benefit from flexible working options
• Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing
• Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
• Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
• Enjoy a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision care, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) plan, and a generous paid‑time‑off package

Comet Technologies USA, Inc.

541 E. Trimble Road

San José, CA 95131

United States

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