Senior RF Electrical Engineer
Role Overview
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
What happens next
Apply online through Teledyne’s careers page.
If your qualifications align, our team will contact you for interviews and guide you through the clearance process.
Key Skills for This Role
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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
What happens next
Apply online through Teledyne’s careers page. If your qualifications align, our team will contact you for interviews and guide you through the clearance process.
Salary Range:
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.
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