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Sr. RF Design Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
Mountain View, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/12/2026 CLOSED ON 5/24/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. RF Design Engineer position at Teledyne Technologies Incorporated?

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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

Lead advanced RF and microwave designs for mission-critical applications. Teledyne Microwave Solutions has over 50 years of experience delivering sophisticated 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 an experienced RF engineer ready to drive innovation and mentor teams, this role is for you.

What you’ll do

  • Design and develop complex SSPAs and multi-function modules for defense and space applications
  • Lead RF architecture design using chain analysis and frequency planning tools (VSS)
  • Design RF components using ADS, MWO, HFSS, Sonnet, Spice, or Cadence
  • Evaluate and select devices such as LNAs, PAs, filters, mixers, and synthesizers
  • Perform trade studies for noise figure, power compression, spurious, and bandwidth
  • Oversee hardware layout, prototype construction, and performance testing
  • Prepare test methods, analyze results, and verify compliance with specifications
  • Lead design reviews (PDR, CDR, PRR) and present to management and customers
  • Provide guidance on technology trends and SWaP improvements

What you need

  • Extensive experience with RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave devices and systems (required)
  • Proficiency with RF design tools such as ADS, MWO, HFSS, Sonnet, or Cadence (required)
  • Strong lab skills and ability to tune and align circuitry (required)
  • BSEE required; MSEE preferred (required)
  • 15 years of experience in RF/Microwave design (required)
  • Familiarity with space-qualified products (advantage)
  • 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

$141,900.00-$189,200.000

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, 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/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.

Salary : $141,900 - $189,200

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