RF Technical Director

Lam Research

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Fremont, CA Posted 10 days ago $145,000–$303,000 / year
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TL;DR

Join our RF engineering team as a senior leader responsible for defining and driving the technical vision across multiple product lines, focusing on advanced RF subsystems and system architectures to enhance semiconductor equipment performance. You will establish design direction, influence technology strategy, and ensure rigorous engineering practices throughout the product lifecycle. Daily responsibilities include directing RF development activities, setting technical standards, leading critical reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate customer requirements into technical strategies. Ideal candidates possess deep expertise in high-power RF systems, matching networks, and plasma applications, along with a proven track record of driving complex RF projects from concept to production and building high-performing engineering teams.

Skills

RF Python MATLAB Simulink HFSS ANSYS LabVIEW PLM JIRA Confluence RF Engineering Standards Design Methodologies RCCA FMEA CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Define RF system architecture and long-term technology roadmap aligned to business objectives.
  • Direct RF development activities including subassembly design and integration into complex systems.
  • Establish technical direction for high-power RF delivery and advanced subsystems.
  • Lead critical design reviews, failure analysis, and risk mitigation for complex RF systems.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to drive execution of complex programs and initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of RF engineering experience or equivalent with advanced degrees
  • Proven leadership in complex RF development from concept to production
  • Expertise in high-power RF systems, matching networks, and plasma applications
  • Experience leading large-scale engineering initiatives and multi-team projects
  • Strong background in RF modeling, simulation, validation, and performance optimization
  • Track record of building and mentoring high-performing technical teams

Market check

Salary context

This $145,000–$303,000 range sits above 88% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$129,250–$206,650

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,400–$199,662

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Lam Research

Lam Research Corporation is a leading American supplier of wafer-fabrication equipment and services to the global semiconductor industry.

Lam Research currently has 217 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,000–$231,000 across 106 roles with salary data.

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