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xLight Inc. · 3 days ago

Lead RF Systems Engineer

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

xLight Inc. is building the world’s most powerful laser to revolutionize semiconductor lithography and metrology. They are seeking a Lead RF Systems Engineer to design, develop, and commission RF systems for their particle accelerator facility, requiring deep expertise in low-level RF control systems and high-power RF amplification.

ElectronicsLaserManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Joseph DeLong

Responsibilities

Lead the design, commissioning, and optimization of RF systems for superconducting cavity operations in L-band

Develop and implement low-level RF (LLRF) control systems for precise amplitude and phase regulation

Design and integrate high power RF amplification systems to drive superconducting cavities

Optimize RF system performance including field stability, beam loading compensation, and microphonics mitigation

Troubleshoot and resolve complex RF system issues during commissioning and operations

Collaborate with accelerator physicists, cryogenics engineers, and controls specialists to ensure optimal system integration

Develop technical specifications, test procedures, and acceptance criteria for RF components and systems

Provide hands-on technical leadership during installation, testing, and commissioning activities

Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians

Prepare technical documentation, design reviews, and progress reports

Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables

Qualification

RF systems engineeringLow-level RF control systemsHigh power RF amplificationSuperconducting RF cavity systemsL-band RF systemsRF system modeling toolsRF measurement techniquesLeadership capabilitiesFPGA-based LLRF controllersRF safety systemsProblem-solving abilitiesCommunication skillsProject management experience