Senior Systems Architect – Semiconductor Metrology

Onto Innovation Inc.; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Onto Innovation Inc. in Milpitas, California, is searching for a Principal Systems Engineer to architect and validate advanced semiconductor systems. This role demands deep technical leadership across optics, mechanics, electronics, and software.

Ideal candidates will possess over 10 years of experience, a Master’s degree in Engineering, and a strong understanding of multidisciplinary system design. The position includes competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in complex system design and integration.
• Proven experience in semiconductor equipment, photonics, aerospace, or precision instrumentation industries.
• Ability to lead technical teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and own system architecture for complex, high-precision equipment.
• Lead system integration efforts, identifying and resolving cross-domain issues.
• Collaborate with optical, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams.

Skills

Complex system design and integration

Technical leadership

Problem-solving in complex systems

Multidisciplinary systems understanding

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Physics or related)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Onto Innovation Inc. in Milpitas, California, is searching for a Principal Systems Engineer to architect and validate advanced semiconductor systems. This role demands deep technical leadership across optics, mechanics, electronics, and software.

Ideal candidates will possess over 10 years of experience, a Master’s degree in Engineering, and a strong understanding of multidisciplinary system design. The position includes competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative environment.