RF Electrical Engineer

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 78,000; 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 Technologies Incorporated in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking an early‑career engineer to design and optimize high‑power microwave amplifiers (TWTs) from concept through production. You will use RF/microwave designs and advanced simulation tools, work with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure performance, manufacturability and compliance with government requirements.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Physics (or a Bachelor’s with 2–5 years) and knowledge of RF

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics with 0–2 years experience, or Bachelor’s with 2–5 years (required).
• Knowledge of RF/microwave electronics, power electronics, and high-voltage practices (required).
• Familiarity with HFSS, CST, or similar simulation tools; Python programming is a plus (advantage).
• Understanding of ISO/AS9100 and Lean Six Sigma principles (advantage).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (required).
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance (required).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-power microwave amplifiers (TWTs) throughout the product lifecycle.
• Use advanced simulation tools to create electromagnetic designs and improve existing products.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust electrical and thermomechanical designs.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for yield and reliability issues.
• Plan and execute engineering activities, including failure analysis and product development.
• Monitor product lines for performance improvements and manufacturability enhancements.
• Prepare technical input for proposals and customer communications.
• Ensure compliance with corporate, government, and contractual requirements.

Skills

RF/microwave electronics

Power electronics

High-voltage practices

HFSS

CST

Python

ISO/AS9100

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Bachelor’s degree with 2–5 years experience

Tools

HFSS

CST

Python

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Design and optimize high-power microwave amplifiers for mission-critical applications. Teledyne Microwave Solutions has over 50 years of experience delivering advanced microwave/RF components and integrated assemblies for aerospace, defense, and communications. Our technologies power aviation, radar, Satcom, space, and electronic warfare systems worldwide. If you’re passionate about RF design and want to work on traveling wave tubes (TWTs) from concept through production, this role is for you.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-power microwave amplifiers (TWTs) throughout the product lifecycle
• Use advanced simulation tools to create electromagnetic designs and improve existing products
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust electrical and thermomechanical designs
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for yield and reliability issues
• Plan and execute engineering activities, including failure analysis and product development
• Monitor product lines for performance improvements and manufacturability enhancements
• Prepare technical input for proposals and customer communications
• Ensure compliance with corporate, government, and contractual requirements

What you need

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics with 0–2 years experience, or Bachelor’s with 2–5 years (required)
• Knowledge of RF/microwave electronics, power electronics, and high-voltage practices (required)
• Familiarity with HFSS, CST, or similar simulation tools; Python programming is a plus (advantage)
• Understanding of ISO/AS9100 and Lean Six Sigma principles (advantage)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (required)
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance (required)

What we offer

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) with company match and retirement plans
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellness programs and assistance resources
• A collaborative environment working on mission-critical technology

Salary Range: $58,700.00-$78,300.000 The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non‑merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Employment is contingent on background checks and compliance with applicable regulations.

Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.