Senior Principal MMIC Design Engineer

Description

Lead innovation in RF and microwave technology. Teledyne Microwave Solutions has over 50 years of experience in designing and manufacturing advanced microwave/RF components and integrated assemblies for aerospace, defense, and communications. Our products support critical missions across global markets, including aviation, radar, Satcom, space, and electronic warfare. If you’re passionate about cutting‑edge design and want to work for a trusted leader in high‑tech solutions, this role is for you.

• Design, simulate, layout, and validate advanced GaN and GaAs MMIC products for high‑power amplifiers and RF/microwave subsystems
• Define MMIC specifications based on system‑level requirements and trade‑off analyses
• Use industry‑standard tools (ADS, AWR, HFSS, Sonnet, AXIEM) for linear, nonlinear, and EM analysis
• Support lab validation including S‑parameters, output power, efficiency, noise figure, and linearity measurements
• Mentor junior designers and provide technical leadership
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams throughout the product development cycle
• Assist in proposals, system architecture studies, and R&D planning
• Document design activities and ensure compliance with company and industry standards

• BSEE with 18+ years or MSEE with 15+ years in RF/MMIC design (required)
• Proven track record of MMIC product releases for high‑frequency/high‑power applications (X‑, K‑, Ka‑band preferred)
• Expertise in nonlinear simulation, load‑pull analysis, and stability techniques
• Strong knowledge of GaAs pHEMT and GaN‑on‑SiC HEMT technologies
• Familiarity with advanced RF packaging and hybrid module design
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance (required)

• 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

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.

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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.