Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking an experienced RF/microwave Manufacturing Engineer in Mountain View to drive manufacturing excellence for mission-critical RF and microwave products used in aerospace, defense, and communications.

You will support production, develop processes, and mentor engineers while collaborating with design teams to optimize performance and manufacturability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a BSEE or higher with 5+ years in RF microwave electronics manufacturing or design.
• Strong knowledge of RF microwave circuitry and components.
• Proficiency in RF/Microwave tuning under a microscope.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support production teams to resolve technical issues and maintain schedule.
• Generate manufacturing and test documentation for first-time builds and investigations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing challenges impacting production runs.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, test procedures, and documentation.
• Provide training and technical guidance to manufacturing personnel and mentor junior engineers.
• Tune and troubleshoot RF microwave circuits down to the component level.
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize circuit performance and manufacturability.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including cost reduction and yield enhancement.
• Manage obsolescence redesign and qualification for legacy product support.

Skills

RF microwave circuitry

Microwave tuning under microscope

Hands-on manufacturing

Data-driven reporting (MS Office)

Communication and organization

Education

BSEE or higher

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Be visionary

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

Drive manufacturing excellence for mission-critical RF and microwave products. 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 hands‑on engineering and continuous improvement, this role is for you.

What you'll do

• Support production teams to resolve technical issues and maintain schedule
• Generate manufacturing and test documentation for first‑time builds and investigations
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing challenges impacting production runs
• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, test procedures, and documentation
• Provide training and technical guidance to manufacturing personnel and mentor junior engineers
• Tune and troubleshoot RF microwave circuits down to the component level
• Collaborate with design engineers to optimize circuit performance and manufacturability
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including cost reduction and yield enhancement
• Manage obsolescence redesign and qualification for legacy product support

What you need

• BSEE or higher with 5+ years of experience in RF microwave electronics manufacturing or design (required)
• Strong knowledge of RF microwave circuitry and components (required)
• Proficiency in RF/Microwave tuning and alignment under a microscope (required)
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, hands‑on manufacturing environment (required)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills (required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for data‑driven reporting (required)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

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

What happens next

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:

$96,600.00-$128,800.000

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.