Senior RF Engineering & Systems Lead

Teledyne; 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

Professional development

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Teledyne Microwave Solutions in Rancho Cordova, CA seeks an experienced RF engineering leader to drive next-generation technologies. You will mentor teams, shape system architectures, and guide projects from concept through delivery for aerospace, defense, and communications applications.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in RF engineering with leadership, hands-on experience with HFSS, ADS, CST, MATLAB, and a strong grasp of FCC/ITAR regs. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years RF engineering experience including leadership.
• Expertise with RF simulation tools, test equipment, and design methodologies.
• Strong understanding of FCC/ITAR regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office and RF design software HFSS/ADS/CST/MATLAB.
• U.S. citizen; eligible for 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 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

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HFSS

ADS

CST

MATLAB

Job description

Teledyne Microwave Solutions in Rancho Cordova, CA seeks an experienced RF engineering leader to drive next-generation technologies. You will mentor teams, shape system architectures, and guide projects from concept through delivery for aerospace, defense, and communications applications.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in RF engineering with leadership, hands-on experience with HFSS, ADS, CST, MATLAB, and a strong grasp of FCC/ITAR regs. U.S.