Senior RF Electrical Engineer
Company websiteflir.com (Teledyne FLIR, opens in new tab)
Base salary $113,600 to $151,400
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
- Last checked (16 min ago) · observed since
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
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.
Salary Range:
$113,600.00-$151,400.000The 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 ($113,600) is above 13% of the 2,088 Engineering (non-software) roles in California listed on this site. Their median floor is $147,000; the middle half runs from $125,000 to $174,250.
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 listingSenior RF Electrical Engineer$113,600 to $151,400
Quality Assurance Manager$114,800 to $153,100
Wafer Fab Process Engineer$113,600 to $151,400
IC Design Engineer$113,600 to $151,400
Sr. Product Engineer$113,600 to $151,400
Sr. Manager, Inside Sales$120,300 to $160,400
Business Development Manager - Space Products$120,300 to $160,400
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior RF Electrical Engineer (this listing) | $113,600 - $151,400 |
| Quality Assurance Manager | $114,800 - $153,100 |
| Wafer Fab Process Engineer | $113,600 - $151,400 |
| IC Design Engineer | $113,600 - $151,400 |
| Sr. Product Engineer | $113,600 - $151,400 |
| Sr. Manager, Inside Sales | $120,300 - $160,400 |
| Business Development Manager - Space Products | $120,300 - $160,400 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-11-03
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US - Rancho Cordova, CA (TDY)
$113,600.00-$151,400.000
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.
