RF & Microwave Design Engineering Manager

What You’ll Do

• Lead a multidisciplinary RF/Microwave design team developing SSPAs and multifunction modules for defense and space applications.
• Oversee architecture definition, chain analysis, and frequency planning for complex RF systems.
• Guide the design of RF components using tools such as ADS, MWO, HFSS, Sonnet, Spice, or Cadence.
• Evaluate and select active/passive devices including LNAs, PAs, filters, mixers, multipliers, oscillators, and synthesizers.
• Direct prototype builds, hardware layout, tuning, characterization, and performance verification.
• Manage personnel development, technical reviews, and cross-functional execution from concept through production release.
• Lead PDR/CDR/PRR reviews and present technical findings to customers and internal leadership.
• Support proposal development and technical strategy for new business opportunities.
• Champion technology trends and SWaP improvements to maintain industry competitiveness.

What You Need

• Deep expertise in RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave devices, circuits, and systems.
• Hands-on experience designing high-frequency receivers, transmitters, and signal-generation circuits.
• Strong lab skills, including tuning, alignment, and use of RF test equipment.
• Ability to lead engineering teams and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• 15+ years in the microwave/RF industry.
• BSEE; Advantage: MSEE.
• Advantage: Experience with space-grade products and EM simulation tools (HFSS, CST, Sonnet).
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a Security Clearance.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to build mission-critical hardware trusted in defense and space systems.
• A culture that values deep engineering expertise and innovative thinking.
• Collaboration with specialists across Teledyne’s diverse technology portfolio.
• Stability, heritage, and long-term investment in advanced RF research.
• Support for continued technical growth and leadership development.

Pay & Benefits

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is $177,500.00 - $236,600.00 per year. 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.