Senior Electrical/Systems Engineer – High Power RF Systems

Siemens Healthineers

3d•$160,500 - $220,682•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Beam Generation Group, which develops the radiation-producing subsystem at the heart of Varian Radiation Oncology machines. The role focuses on defining, integrating, testing, and optimizing RF pulsed power electronics to ensure reliable system-level performance. The engineer will help mature proof-of-concept hardware into robust, reliable products, working across multidisciplinary engineering teams and collaborating with suppliers. This is an onsite role at the Palo Alto office, with travel to the Mountain View facility required approximately 50% of the time.

Requirements

Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, or a similar field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in hardware system testing, system design integration, validation, troubleshooting, and production test support of high-voltage and power systems.
Experience operating relevant laboratory equipment and diagnostic instrumentation, such as oscilloscopes, probes, power supplies, data-acquisition systems, interlock systems, and automated test tools.
Ability to independently create test plans, execute structured validation activities, analyze test data, document results, and communicate risk-based recommendations.
Ability to interact effectively with experts in multiple disciplines.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong practical hands-on aptitude, project leadership skills, and ability to work effectively in a demanding environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electrical hardware, prototype system integration, and failure analysis.
Expertise in power electronics, RF systems, high-voltage equipment, or pulsed power.

Responsibilities

Lead hardware system integration, bring-up, and validation activities for high-voltage pulsed-power systems, collaborating with RF, controls, and linac teams.
Develop and execute unit-level test plans, integration procedures, verification activities, and regression tests.
Translate system requirements into design specifications, acceptance criteria, test-fixture designs, data-collection methods, and validation reports.
Provide project management for R&D projects.
Perform hands-on troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective action for component-, interface-, and system-level failures.
Support manufacturing, production, and field service as a subject matter expert.
Support creation of documentation and materials for manufacturing and service handoff.
Manage project timelines and supplier collaborations.