Project Engineer - Vacuum Tubes

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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

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defence, 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

Role Overview

The RF Power Project Development team is responsible for the development and delivery of next generation future products within the RF Power division portfolio. Although this is a multi-disciplined team, this role focuses on the development of vacuum tubes, primarily magnetrons, TWT’s, and associated structures.

Working closely with lead engineers, designers, test engineers and project manager’s, plan and organise the product deliverables by drawing on your extensive experience in an engineering role covering prototyping, NPI (new product introduction), DFM (designed for manufacture) and production / verification testing.

Main Accountabilities

This role would suit a development engineer with experience of electro-mechanical structures and high-power RF.

• Design and develop components and systems following vacuum tube manufacturing principles.
• Perform detailed analysis and simulations to optimise RF power performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure product reliability.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for system issues.
• Support prototype development, testing, and validation processes.
• Prepare technical documentation, including design reports and maintenance manuals.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in Electromechanical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Understanding of vacuum tube technologies and RF power systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software for mechanical design.
• Experience with stress and thermal management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication abilities for technical reporting and team collaboration.
• Competent with electro-mechanical assembly.

Desirable Attributes:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to vacuum tube production.
• Knowledge of magnetron and travelling wave tube operation.
• A working knowledge of RF (radio frequency) principles.
• Experience of complete product life cycle design, encompassing original development from concept through to final design and customer handover.
• Competent in the use of AutoCAD as a design / capture tool.

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.

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