Senior RF Electrical Engineer

Teledyne

Rancho Cordova (CA)

On-site

USD 114,000 - 151,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and comprehensive健康? 1
401(k) with company match andretirem?
Paid time off and flexible work
Professional development and training
Employee wellness programs and support
Collaborative mission-critical team

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking an experienced design engineer to develop and optimize high-power microwave amplifiers (TWTs) for mission-critical applications. The role spans concept through production with emphasis on RF design and reliability.

The candidate will use HFSS/CST simulations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with aerospace/defense standards while maintaining security clearance suitability and U.S. citizenship requirements.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics with 7+ years experience, or Bachelor’s with 10+ years.
  • RF/microwave electronics, power electronics, and high-voltage practices.
  • HFSS, CST, or similar simulation tools; Python programming is a plus.
  • U.S. citizen and able to obtain government security clearance.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-power microwave amplifiers (TWTs) throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Use advanced simulation tools to create electromagnetic designs and improve existing products.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust electrical and thermomechanical designs.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for yield and reliability issues.
  • Plan and execute engineering activities, including failure analysis and product development.
  • Monitor product lines for performance improvements and manufacturability enhancements.
  • Prepare technical input for proposals and customer communications.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate, government, and contractual requirements.

Skills

RF/microwave electronics
Power electronics
High-voltage practices
HFSS
CST
Python programming
Analytical thinking
Communication skills
Security clearance readiness

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics
Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years experience

Tools

HFSS/CST simulation tools

Job description

US - Rancho Cordova, CA (TDY)

Full time

REQ34540

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Design and optimize high-power microwave amplifiers for mission-critical applications. 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 passionate about RF design and want to work on traveling wave tubes (TWTs) from concept through production, this role is for you.

What you’ll do
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-power microwave amplifiers (TWTs) throughout the product lifecycle
  • Use advanced simulation tools to create electromagnetic designs and improve existing products
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust electrical and thermomechanical designs
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for yield and reliability issues
  • Plan and execute engineering activities, including failure analysis and product development
  • Monitor product lines for performance improvements and manufacturability enhancements
  • Prepare technical input for proposals and customer communications
  • Ensure compliance with corporate, government, and contractual requirements
What you need
  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics with 7+ years experience, or Bachelor’s with 10+ years (required)
  • Knowledge of RF/microwave electronics, power electronics, and high-voltage practices (required)
  • Familiarity with HFSS, CST, or similar simulation tools; Python programming is a plus (advantage)
  • Understanding of ISO/AS9100 and Lean Six Sigma principles (advantage)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (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
Salary Range:

$113,600.00-$151,400.000

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.

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