RF/ Manufacturing Technician

flir; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced satellite tech exposure

Hands-on environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking an RF/microwave technician to join a team focused on high-power solid-state microwave amplifiers and satellite communications technologies. You will align, test and repair RF systems, interpret test data, and communicate results to internal teams.

The role requires hands-on RF electronics experience, soldering skills, and 2–5 years in the field, plus an associate degree or equivalent. A safety-conscious, detail-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on RF/microwave electronics experience and test equipment proficiency.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in electronics.
• Soldering skills for circuit tuning and repair.

Responsibilities

• Align, test, troubleshoot, and repair high-power solid-state microwave amplifiers.
• Work with block upconverters and digital control interfaces to ensure system performance.
• Perform RF testing using spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers.
• Tune RF amplifiers across S-, C-, X-, and Ku-Band frequencies.
• Verify performance against gain, power, VSWR, harmonics, and compression.
• Interpret test data and diagnose performance issues.
• Apply soldering techniques during tuning and repair processes.
• Follow safety procedures and technical documentation accurately.
• Prepare basic reports and communicate findings with internal teams.

Skills

RF/microwave electronics

Test equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Soldering

RF test measurements

Computer skills

2–5 years related experience

Education

Associate degree in electronics, or equivalent experience

High school diploma or technical training

Tools

Soldering tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

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

Join a team at the forefront of satellite communications technology, where precision, quality, and innovation are central to everything we do. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring high-performance radio frequency (RF) systems meet strict customer and industry standards. You'll collaborate with skilled technicians and engineers, contributing directly to the reliability of advanced communication systems used worldwide.

What you'll do

• Align, test, troubleshoot, and repair high-power solid-state microwave amplifiers
• Work with block upconverters and digital control interfaces to ensure system performance
• Perform RF testing using equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers
• Tune RF amplifiers across multiple frequency bands including S-Band, C-Band, X-Band, and Ku-Band
• Verify performance against key parameters such as gain, power, VSWR, harmonics, and compression
• Interpret test data and diagnose performance issues
• Apply soldering techniques during tuning and repair processes
• Follow safety procedures and technical documentation accurately
• Prepare basic reports and communicate findings with internal teams

What you need

• Hands-on experience with RF or microwave electronics and test equipment – required
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in electronics – required
• Soldering skills for circuit tuning and repair – required
• Ability to understand RF test measurements and concepts – required
• Solid computer skills for testing and documentation – required
• 2-5 years of directly related technical experience – required
• Associate degree in electronics or equivalent military/work experience – required
• High school diploma or vocational training in a technical field – required

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with advanced satellite communication technologies
• Collaborative, hands-on technical environment
• Career growth within a specialized and high-demand field
• Competitive compensation and benefits (details to be confirmed)

What happens next

After submitting your application, our hiring team will review your qualifications. Selected candidates will be contacted via email or phone for next steps, which may include a technical interview and skills assessment.

Compliance: Employment may be contingent on eligibility to work in the United States and adherence to company and customer security requirements.

Salary Range:

$50,600.00-$67,500.000

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 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.