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Senior RF Electrical Engineer

LeCroy

Rancho Cordova, CA · Posted November 3, 2026

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About the job

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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

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-$151,400.000

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. ​