RF & Microwave Engineering Manager — Lead Innovation & Teams

flir; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 222,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Teledyne Microwave Solutions seeks an experienced RF engineering leader to direct multiple R&D programs, mentor teams, and drive RF system architecture and testing efforts. The role requires deep RF design expertise, regulatory knowledge, and ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.

You will collaborate with product management, manufacturing, and QA to deliver cutting-edge RF solutions for aerospace/defense applications, while guiding technical decisions and staying abreast of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of RF engineering experience including leadership
• Expertise with RF simulation tools, test equipment, and design methodologies
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards (FCC, ITAR)
• Proficiency in RF design software (HFSS, ADS, CST, MATLAB)
• U.S. citizen and able to obtain/maintain a government security clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage RF engineering teams across multiple R&D projects
• Develop and execute RF system architecture and design strategies
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and quality assurance 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 leadership

RF systems mentoring

RF simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HFSS

ADS

CST

MATLAB

Job description

Teledyne Microwave Solutions seeks an experienced RF engineering leader to direct multiple R&D programs, mentor teams, and drive RF system architecture and testing efforts. The role requires deep RF design expertise, regulatory knowledge, and ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.

You will collaborate with product management, manufacturing, and QA to deliver cutting-edge RF solutions for aerospace/defense applications, while guiding technical decisions and staying abreast of