Lead RF/Microwave Engineer – Defense & Space

Teledyne; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Wellness programs

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Teledyne Microwave Solutions in Mountain View, CA, seeks an experienced RF engineer to lead advanced designs for mission-critical space and defense applications. You will drive architecture, select devices, and guide design reviews with customers.

The role requires 15+ years in RF/microwave design, a BSEE (MSEE preferred), and proficiency with ADS, MWO, HFSS, Sonnet, and Cadence. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a government clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with RF/microwave devices and systems (required).
• Proficiency with RF design tools such as ADS, MWO, HFSS, Sonnet, or Cadence (required).
• Strong lab skills and ability to tune and align circuitry (required).
• BSEE required; MSEE preferred (required).
• 15+ years of experience in RF/Microwave design (required).
• Familiarity with space-qualified products (advantage).
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance (required).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex SSPAs and multi-function modules for defense and space applications.
• Lead RF architecture design using chain analysis and frequency planning tools (VSS).
• Design RF components using ADS, MWO, HFSS, Sonnet, Spice, or Cadence.
• Evaluate and select devices such as LNAs, PAs, filters, mixers, and synthesizers.
• Perform trade studies for noise figure, power compression, spurious, and bandwidth.
• Oversee hardware layout, prototype construction, and performance testing.
• Prepare test methods, analyze results, and verify compliance with specifications.
• Lead design reviews (PDR, CDR, PRR) and present to management and customers.
• Provide guidance on technology trends and SWaP improvements

Skills

RF design

Lab skills

Mentoring teams

Education

BSEE

MSEE preferred

Tools

ADS

MWO

HFSS

Sonnet

Cadence

Job description

Teledyne Microwave Solutions in Mountain View, CA, seeks an experienced RF engineer to lead advanced designs for mission-critical space and defense applications. You will drive architecture, select devices, and guide design reviews with customers.

The role requires 15+ years in RF/microwave design, a BSEE (MSEE preferred), and proficiency with ADS, MWO, HFSS, Sonnet, and Cadence. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a government clearance are required.