Senior Manager, RF Engineering

Lam Research

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Fremont, CA
Salary
$138,900–$296,000 / yr
Posted
157 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Oct 4, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $195k
This role $217k
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This role pays more than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $165,375–$223,775 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $217k versus about $195k for comparable roles.

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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 299 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, RF Engineering

As a Sr. Mgr, RF Engineering within the Global Products Group, you will lead and grow a high-performing organization responsible for delivering robust, manufacturable, and high-reliability RF solutions for etch and deposition products. You will manage multiple engineering teams focused on the architecture, design, simulation, validation, and production support of RF systems, modules, and subsystems. Your daily responsibilities include establishing technical standards, translating customer requirements into roadmaps, and providing hands-on leadership for critical design decisions and root cause analysis. You will mentor talent while driving cross-functional programs involving manufacturing and supply chain partners. The role requires expertise in RF power delivery, matching networks, high-power RF, and plasma systems. Candidates must possess a degree in Electrical or RF Engineering and experience with modeling, simulation, test, performance optimization, FMEA, and RCCA methodologies to solve complex semiconductor equipment challenges.

What you'll do

  • Lead multiple engineering teams responsible for the architecture, design, simulation, validation, and production support of RF systems.
  • Establish technical standards and design practices to ensure performance, reliability, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance.
  • Translate business and customer requirements into clear RF technical strategies, roadmaps, and resourcing plans.
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership for critical design decisions, root cause analysis, and corrective actions on escalated issues.
  • Manage cross-functional programs by partnering with Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Field organizations.
  • Mentor and develop RF engineering talent through coaching and career development planning.
  • Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve cycle time and cost efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field is preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in RF engineering including system, module, or subsystem development.
  • 5+ years of engineering management experience leading teams of RF engineers and/or first-line managers.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership in RF architectures, modeling, simulation, test, and performance optimization.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Experience with RF power delivery, matching networks, high-power RF, plasma systems, or similar applications.
  • Strong background in process discipline, design reviews, FMEA/RCCA, and continuous improvement methodologies.

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