Senior RF Systems Engineer – Plasma & Semiconductor

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and optimize RF systems driving semiconductor processing equipment. You will lead RF architecture development, perform modeling and validation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-performance solutions.

The role emphasizes reliability, manufacturability, and cost considerations, with opportunities to mentor engineers and present results to leadership.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, RF Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of RF systems development experience in semiconductor equipment or related industries.
• Strong foundation in RF design, electromagnetics, impedance matching, and high‑frequency delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF architecture design, specification, and integration for complex systems.
• Analyze RF-plasma interactions and optimize coupling, harmonic behavior and process uniformity.
• Drive subsystem integration across power delivery, chamber hardware, controls, and software.
• Develop verification plans and support prototype bring-up, qualification and customer demos.
• Mentor engineers and present results to leadership and customers.

Skills

RF circuit design

Electromagnetics

Impedance matching

Transmission line theory

High-frequency power delivery systems

RF generators and matching networks

Troubleshooting

Leadership of technical programs

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, RF Engineering

Tools

ADS

HFSS

CST Studio Suite

SPICEMATLAB

Python

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and optimize RF systems driving semiconductor processing equipment. You will lead RF architecture development, perform modeling and validation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-performance solutions.

The role emphasizes reliability, manufacturability, and cost considerations, with opportunities to mentor engineers and present results to leadership.