RF Technical Director

What you'll do

• Define RF system architecture, design strategy, and long-term technology roadmaps for multiple product lines.
• Oversee the development of high-power RF delivery, matching networks, and advanced RF subsystems.
• Establish and enforce RF engineering standards, design methodologies, and rigorous review processes.
• Lead critical design reviews, failure analysis (RCCA), and risk mitigation for complex RF systems.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership to resolve escalated issues impacting system performance or reliability.
• Translate customer and business requirements into actionable RF technical strategies and resourcing plans.
• Build and mentor a high-performing organization of RF engineers and technical leaders.
• Drive organizational capability in RF modeling, validation, and production support across global teams.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 15+ years of experience in RF engineering, or 12+ years with a Master’s degree, or 8+ years with a PhD.
• Demonstrated leadership in RF system design, RF subassemblies, and high-performance RF solutions.
• Proven track record of driving complex RF development from concept through production.
• Experience leading large-scale or multi-team engineering initiatives.
• Expertise in high-power RF systems, matching networks, plasma applications, or semiconductor equipment.
• Strong background in RF modeling, simulation, validation, and performance optimization.
• Experience with design reviews, FMEA, RCCA, and structured engineering processes.