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RF & Microwave Power Amplifier Design Engineer

Teledyne

·

Dec 2, 2025

Salary
$114k – $151k
Location
US - Rancho Cordova, CA (TDY), United States of America
Type
Full-time
Department
Engineering
Visa
Not sponsored
Clearance
Required
Source
Workday

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

  

Design high-power RF solutions that drive mission-critical systems. Teledyne Defense Electronics has over 50 years of experience delivering advanced microwave/RF components and integrated assemblies for aerospace, defense, and communications. Our technologies power applications in aviation, radar, Satcom, space, and electronic warfare. If you’re passionate about RF design and want to lead projects from concept to production, this role is for you.

What you’ll do

  • Design RF & microwave assemblies, analog circuits, and power supplies for high-power solid-state amplifiers
  • Develop matching networks using non-linear models and load-pull data
  • Create functional specifications and perform RF budget (cascade) analysis
  • Capture schematics and oversee detailed circuit design
  • Build and test prototypes, collaborating with technicians and production teams
  • Develop and execute design verification tests and report results
  • Release engineering design packages to configuration management systems
  • Assist with proposals and deliver technical presentations to customers

What you need

  • Experience in RF and microwave circuit design (required)
  • Proficiency with RF design tools such as Microwave Office, ADS, HFSS, CST (required)
  • Advanced RF/analog/digital lab skills and familiarity with standard test equipment (required)
  • Knowledge of RF PCB layout fundamentals (required)
  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics with 5–10 years experience, or Bachelor’s with 10–15 years (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.
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:

$113,600.00-$151,400.000

Pay Transparency

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, 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/Affirmative Action 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. ​

Skills

Compliance

Benefits

Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits401(k) with company match and retirement plansPaid time off and flexible work arrangementsProfessional development and training opportunitiesEmployee wellness programs and assistance resourcesA collaborative environment working on mission-critical technology

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