RF Electrical Engineer New College Grad- Master's (Semiconductor)

Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States; travel required 10% of the time; relocation eligible.

Salary: $100,000–$136,500 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops materials science and engineering solutions and equipment for semiconductor chips and advanced displays, including systems supporting AI and next-generation semiconductor manufacturing.

What you will do

• Design, qualify, test, and implement RF power components for installed customer bases and new semiconductor equipment development.
• Measure and characterize RF systems and components at bench and tool levels.
• Model and simulate RF components, including power amplifiers and impedance-matching networks.
• Work with development, customer support, and customers to troubleshoot RF power and chamber plasma system issues.
• Develop RF sensing technologies and applications for semiconductor processes.
• Plan tests, design fixtures and setups, acquire and analyze data, maintain test records, and prepare technical documentation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in science or computer engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Solid knowledge of electrical circuits, electronic devices, power amplifiers, electromagnetic theory, transmission lines, impedance matching, and RF sensors.
• Knowledge of RF measurement instruments, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, network analyzers, vector impedance meters, RF power meters or sensors, spectrum analyzers, and function generators.
• Experience with test planning, fixture design, test setup, data acquisition and analysis, and test-record bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of digital data processing and serial communication for instrument automation control.
• Experience with software and simulation tools such as MS Office, LabVIEW, C, Python, and SPICE.
• Ability to maintain a safe laboratory testing environment; strong organization, attention to detail, technical communication, and teamwork skills.
• Interest in RF engineering and plasma-related areas, with self-motivation and willingness to explore new approaches.

Nice to have

• Engineering training or experience with high-power RF delivery systems.
• Knowledge of RF engineering, plasma physics, and applications in semiconductor processing.
• Exposure to machine learning and data modeling, including RF/EE sensing, data acquisition, modeling, and analysis.
• GPA of 3.0 or above preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive work culture focused on learning, development, and career growth.
• Health and wellbeing programs and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Potential eligibility for bonus and stock award programs.
• Full-time employment with 10% travel and relocation eligibility.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply by December 31, 2026.
• The position may close early based on application volume or candidate selection.