RF & Microwave Engineering Lead — Space & Defense

Teledyne LeCroy Korea; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stability and heritage

Long-term investment in RF research

Job summary

Teledyne Microwave Solutions seeks a seasoned Manager to lead an RF & Microwave Design Engineering team focused on SSPAs and multifunction modules for defense and space. You will guide architecture, chain analyses, and frequency planning while directing prototype builds and high-frequency testing. The role requires deep RF/microwave expertise, strong leadership, and hands-on lab skills.

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in the microwave/RF industry.
• BSEE; Advantage: MSEE.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary RF/Microwave design team developing SSPAs and multifunction modules for defense and space applications.
• Oversee architecture definition, chain analysis, and frequency planning for complex RF systems.
• Guide the design of RF components using tools such as ADS, MWO, HFSS, Sonnet, Spice, or Cadence.
• Evaluate and select active/passive devices including LNAs, PAs, filters, mixers, multipliers, oscillators, and synthesizers.
• Direct prototype builds, hardware layout, tuning, characterization, and performance verification.
• Manage personnel development, technical reviews, and cross‑functional execution from concept through production release.
• Lead PDR/CDR/PRR reviews and present technical findings to customers and internal leadership.
• Support proposal development and technical strategy for new business opportunities.
• Champion technology trends and SWaP improvements to maintain industry competitiveness.

Skills

RF & Microwave design

Team leadership

Lab skills and RF testing

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSEE

MSEE (advantage)

Tools

HFSS

CST

Sonnet

ADS

Cadence

Job description

Teledyne Microwave Solutions seeks a seasoned Manager to lead an RF & Microwave Design Engineering team focused on SSPAs and multifunction modules for defense and space. You will guide architecture, chain analyses, and frequency planning while directing prototype builds and high-frequency testing. The role requires deep RF/microwave expertise, strong leadership, and hands-on lab skills.

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.