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Senior RF Electrical Engineer

US - Rancho Cordova, CA (TDY)Full-time$114k–$151k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10
Citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Design and optimize high-power microwave amplifiers (Traveling Wave Tubes) for mission-critical aerospace, defense, and communications systems.

Role type

Senior RF Electrical Engineer (High-Power Microwave)

Builds

High-power microwave amplifiers (TWTs) and integrated assemblies

Domain

Aerospace, Defense, and Communications

Required skills

RF/microwave electronics, power electronics, high-voltage practices, electromagnetic simulation, root cause analysis, failure analysis, technical proposal writing

Preferred skills

Python programming, ISO/AS9100 knowledge, Lean Six Sigma

Technologies

HFSS, CST

Responsibilities

Design and develop high-power microwave amplifiers throughout the product lifecycle, use advanced simulation tools to create electromagnetic designs, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on 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, monitor product lines for performance improvements, prepare technical input for proposals and customer communications, ensure compliance with corporate, government, and contractual requirements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC