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RF Power Amplifier Design Engineering Manager

Teledyne FLIR

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Base salary $221,900  to $295,800

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Rancho Cordova, CA

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  • LocationRancho Cordova, CA
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

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

Lead innovation in RF systems for next-generation technologies. 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 an experienced RF leader ready to drive design excellence and mentor engineering teams, this role is for you.

What you’ll do

  • Lead and manage RF engineering teams across multiple projects
  • Develop and execute RF system architecture and design strategies
  • Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
  • Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and quality assurance protocols
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and project teams
  • Collaborate with product management, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams
  • Review and approve engineering deliverables and initiate corrective actions
  • Conduct technical studies, simulations, and performance testing of RF systems
  • Prepare cost estimates and support proposal development for new projects
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging RF technologies

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred) (required)
  • 10+ years of RF engineering experience, including leadership roles (required)
  • Expertise with RF simulation tools, test equipment, and design methodologies (required)
  • Strong understanding of regulatory standards (FCC, ITAR) (required)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and RF design software (HFSS, ADS, CST, MATLAB) (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:

$221,900.00-$295,800.000

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. ​

Source: Teledyne FLIR on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($221,900) is above 81% of the 4,308 Software Engineering roles in California listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $176,000; the middle half runs from $149,100 to $202,250.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Teledyne FLIR roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Teledyne FLIR roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
RF Power Amplifier Design Engineering Manager (this listing)$221,900 - $295,800
Director, Technology Strategy and Architecture$221,900 - $295,800
RF & Microwave Engineering Manager$221,900 - $295,800
General Manager$218,100 - $290,800
Strategic Business Development Director$188,000 - $250,700
Manufacturing Site Director$188,000 - $250,700
Mechanical Engineering Manager$177,500 - $236,600

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Teledyne FLIR roles · How to read the bar

Observed changes

  1. First observed on the employer's board
  2. Began meeting the published-salary criteria
Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-09-10
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: US - Rancho Cordova, CA (TDY)

$221,900.00-$295,800.000

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