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RF Electrical Engineer

Teledyne Defense Electronics
Full-time
On-site
Rancho Cordova, United States
$89,100 - $120,230 USD yearly

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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

  

Summary

Will be assigned engineering responsibility for specific product lines of high-power microwave amplifiers known as traveling wave tubes (TWTs). This responsibility extends from design and development through the product life cycle.  For new products, the incumbent will ensure the project follows the established design develop process, perform the required design efforts, and properly document each stage in the process. They will use state-of-the-art design codes and methods to ensure a well-designed, robust, and reliable product is being transitioned to production. For TWTs in production, the incumbent will work in multi-disciplinary teams to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions, including any necessary design changes, to maintain high yield and production throughput. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Responsible for the design, performance, and manufacturability of assigned products.
  • Learn and use a suite of simulation codes to develop the electromagnetic design of new products or subassemblies and for continuous improvement of existing products.
  • Work with a multidiscipline group of engineers to ensure both the electrical and thermomechanical designs are robust.
  • Plan and execute engineering activities, including failure and root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions and product development in support of assigned projects. Report on these activities and effectively communicate status and next steps internally and to outside customers.
  • Ensure projects comply with corporate and government policies, adhere to established processes, and meet contractual requirements and performance specifications.
  • Work with other engineers across multiple disciplines, using rigorous processes to determine the cause of yield issues and implement necessary corrective actions to prevent issues from recurring.
  • Monitor product lines to identify areas for product improvement including increased performance margin, reliability, or ease of manufacture.
  • Must adhere to the established design development process
  • Provide technical input for proposals and other customer communications as needed.
  • Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                  

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience                                           

Master's degree (M.S.) from an accredited college or university in engineering, electrical preferred, or physics and 0-2 years of directly related experience, or a bachelor's degree (B.S.) and 2-5  years of directly related experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be accepted.

Other desired Skills and Abilities

  • Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
  • Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
  • Knowledge of HFSS, MAXWELL, and/or CST. Programming with Python or similar tool is a plus.
  • Microwave electronics
  • Power electronics
  • High vacuum processing and product design
  • High voltage practices and techniques
  • Microscopes/Automated inspection equipment

Other Qualifications

  • US Citizenship
  • Active government security clearance or the ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.
  • Ability to travel (domestically/internationally) approximately 10%.

  

Salary Range:

$89,100.00-$120,230.000

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, 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. ​