RF Power Amplifier Design Lead (Engineering Manager)

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Wellness programs

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Teledyne Microwave Solutions is seeking an experienced RF leader to guide next-generation RF systems across aerospace, defense, and communications. You will head RF engineering teams and drive architecture, design strategies, and performance testing to ensure robust, field-ready solutions.

You will mentor engineers, manage project plans and budgets, and ensure compliance with FCC/ITAR standards while staying current with RF tech trends. A EE degree with 10+ years' leadership and U.S.

Qualifications

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

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 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.

Skills

RF leadership

RF system design

Regulatory compliance

RF simulation tools

Technical mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HFSS

ADS

CST

MATLAB

RF test equipment

Job description

Teledyne Microwave Solutions is seeking an experienced RF leader to guide next-generation RF systems across aerospace, defense, and communications. You will head RF engineering teams and drive architecture, design strategies, and performance testing to ensure robust, field-ready solutions.

You will mentor engineers, manage project plans and budgets, and ensure compliance with FCC/ITAR standards while staying current with RF tech trends. A EE degree with 10+ years' leadership and U.S.