Radio Frequency Engineer jobs in California

About us:

Teledyne Defense Electronics has over 50 years of experience in the design, development, and manufacture of sophisticated microwave/RF components and integrated assemblies for the most demanding challenges. Our products and capabilities are sought after by civilian and military organizations spanning numerous global markets, including Aviation, Communication, Electronic Warfare (EW/ECM/CIED), Industrial, Missile/UAV, Radar, Satcom, Space, and Test and Measurement. Teledyne Defense Electronics invests heavily in research and development to maintain the ability to offer the world’s most advanced MW/RF capabilities for current and emerging challenges.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Traveling Wave Tube Design Engineer for all aspects of TWT development who will report to the Design Engineering Manager group in the Rancho Cordova, CA division. Duties will include all aspects of TWT design and manufacturing with emphasis on improving overall efficiency of the product line. Ideal candidate will have experience using electron optics and large signal analysis programs.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with RF/ microwave design expertise in High Power Amplifier design.
• Proficiency in RF / microwave modeling and simulation design tools (CST, HFSS or equivalent).
• Ability to direct and manage project work.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Excellent math aptitude.
• Experience with materials and fabrication techniques including microwave materials, machine shop practices, plating, vacuum systems, furnace brazing, etc.

Requirements:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or Physics degree.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience is also required in a high-power microwave related industry.
• Experience user of TWT testing equipment such as function generator, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, vector network analyzer.
• Troubleshooting experience of TWTs.
• Familiarity RF Modeling SW packages to support TWT, Electron Gun, Collector(s) and circuit design.

Additional Qualifications:

• US Citizenship
• Active government security clearance or the ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

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