RF Power Amplifier Design Engineering Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

Teledyne Microwave Solutions seeks an experienced RF leader to head engineering teams and drive design excellence across multiple projects. You will develop RF system architecture, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product management, manufacturing, and QA teams to deliver mission-critical microwave systems.

The role requires a strong background in RF design, regulatory compliance, and leadership, with an emphasis on delivering high-performance RF solutions for aerospace and defense

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage RF engineering teams across multiple projects.
• Develop and execute 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 quality assurance teams.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables and initiate corrective actions.
• Conduct 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 architecture

Project planning

Regulatory standards

RF design methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HFSS

ADS

CST

MATLAB

RF test equipment

Job description

Job Description

Lead innovation in RF systems for next-generation technologies. Teledyne Microwave Solutions has over 50 years of experience delivering advanced microwave/RF components and integrated assemblies for aerospace, defense, and communications. Our technologies power aviation, radar, Satcom, space, and electronic warfare systems worldwide. If you’re an experienced RF leader ready to drive design excellence and mentor engineering teams, this role is for you.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage RF engineering teams across multiple 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 quality assurance 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

What you need

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

What we offer

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) with company match and retirement plans
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellness programs and assistance resources
• A collaborative environment working on mission-critical technology

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Employment is contingent on background checks and compliance with applicable regulations.

Salary Range: $221,900.00-$295,800.000. The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.