RF & Microwave Design Engineering Manager – Space/Defense

Teledyne Technologies Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-critical hardware

Deep engineering culture

Cross-team collaboration

Stability and long-term investment

Technical growth and leadership

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Manager of RF & Microwave Design Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary team in developing SSPAs and multifunction modules for defense and space applications. You will guide architectures, perform chain analyses, and drive design using industry-standard tools to deliver mission-ready hardware.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in RF/microwave, hands-on design of high-frequency systems, and strong leadership. U.S.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in the microwave/RF industry.
• Deep expertise in RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave devices, circuits, and systems.
• Hands-on design experience for high-frequency receivers and transmitters.
• Strong lab skills with RF test equipment.
• Ability to lead engineering teams and manage multiple projects.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Security Clearance.
• BSEE; MSEE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF/Microwave design team for SSPAs and multifunction modules for defense/space.
• Oversee architecture definition, chain analysis, and frequency planning.
• Guide RF component design using ADS, HFSS, Sonnet, CST, Spice or Cadence.
• Evaluate devices: LNAs, PAs, filters, mixers, oscillators, synthesizers.
• Direct prototype builds, layout, tuning, and verification.
• Manage personnel development, technical reviews, and cross-functional execution from concept to production.
• Lead PDR/CDR/PRR reviews and present findings to customers/leadership.
• Support proposal development and technical strategy for new opportunities.
• Champion SWaP improvements and technology trends.

Skills

RF/Microwave design

High-frequency receivers/transmitters

Lab skills with RF test equipment

Engineering team leadership

Security clearance eligible

US Citizenship

Education

BSEE

MSEE (preferred)

Tools

HFSS

CST

Sonnet

ADS

Cadence

Spice

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Manager of RF & Microwave Design Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary team in developing SSPAs and multifunction modules for defense and space applications. You will guide architectures, perform chain analyses, and drive design using industry-standard tools to deliver mission-ready hardware.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in RF/microwave, hands-on design of high-frequency systems, and strong leadership. U.S.