RF & Microwave Design Manager — Space-Grade SSPAs

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

Job summary

FLIR Systems, Inc. in Mountain View, CA seeks a visionary Manager for RF & Microwave Design Engineering—Advanced SSPAs and space-grade modules. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, shape architectures, and drive next-generation solid-state power amplifiers from concept through flight hardware.

You will need deep RF/microwave knowledge, hands-on high-frequency design experience, and the ability to manage multiple projects while pursuing SWaP improvements for defense and space applications.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in RF, microwave, and millimeter‑wave devices, circuits, and systems.
• Hands-on experience designing high‑frequency receivers, transmitters, and signal‑generation circuits.
• Ability to lead engineering teams and manage multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF/Microwave design team for SSPAs and multifunction modules for defense/space.
• Oversee architecture, chain analysis, and frequency planning of complex RF systems.
• Guide prototype builds, layout, tuning, and performance verification through production release.

Skills

RF/microwave expertise

Lab skills

Leadership

15+ years experience

Security clearance

Education

BSEE

MSEE

Tools

HFSS

CST

Sonnet

ADS

Spice

Cadence

Job description

FLIR Systems, Inc. in Mountain View, CA seeks a visionary Manager for RF & Microwave Design Engineering—Advanced SSPAs and space-grade modules. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, shape architectures, and drive next-generation solid-state power amplifiers from concept through flight hardware.

You will need deep RF/microwave knowledge, hands-on high-frequency design experience, and the ability to manage multiple projects while pursuing SWaP improvements for defense and space applications.