RF Power Amplifier Design Leader

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

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