RF & Microwave Engineering Lead - Next-Gen Systems

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 222,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Microwave Solutions seeks a senior RF engineer to lead innovation for next‑generation technologies and to manage cross‑functional R&D teams in the Rancho Cordova area. You will drive RF system architecture, design strategies, and oversee project planning and budgets to deliver mission-critical systems.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred), 10+ years of RF engineering leadership, and deep hands-on experience with RF simulation tools (HFSS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; master’s preferred.
• 10+ years RF engineering experience, including leadership.
• Experience with RF simulation tools and test equipment.
• Knowledge of FCC/ITAR regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with HFSS, ADS, CST, MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF engineering teams across multiple R&D projects.
• Develop RF system architecture and design strategies.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards and QA protocols.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and project teams.
• Collaborate with product management, manufacturing and QA teams.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables and initiate corrective actions.
• Conduct technical studies, simulations and performance testing of RF systems.
• Prepare cost estimates and support proposal development for new projects.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging RF technologies.

Skills

RF engineering

Leadership

Regulatory standards

Team mentorship

Proposal support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HFSS

ADS

CST

MATLAB

MS Office

Job description

Teledyne Microwave Solutions seeks a senior RF engineer to lead innovation for next‑generation technologies and to manage cross‑functional R&D teams in the Rancho Cordova area. You will drive RF system architecture, design strategies, and oversee project planning and budgets to deliver mission-critical systems.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred), 10+ years of RF engineering leadership, and deep hands-on experience with RF simulation tools (HFSS,