Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
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This posting states $96.6k–$129k a year. Open manufacturing engineer jobs in California post a median of $141k a year, the middle half $130k–$163k, across 205 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
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About the job
## Be visionary 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 Drive manufacturing excellence for mission-critical RF and microwave products.
Teledyne Microwave Solutions has over 50 years of experience delivering advanced microwave/RF components and integrated assemblies for aerospace, defense, and communications. Our technologies power aviation, radar, Satcom, space, and electronic warfare systems worldwide.
If you’re passionate about hands-on engineering and continuous improvement, this role is for you. ## What you’ll do - Support production teams to resolve technical issues and maintain schedule - Generate manufacturing and test documentation for first-time builds and investigations - Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing challenges impacting production runs - Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, test procedures, and documentation - Provide training and technical guidance to manufacturing personnel and mentor junior engineers - Tune and troubleshoot RF microwave circuits down to the component level - Collaborate with design engineers to optimize circuit performance and manufacturability - Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues - Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including cost reduction and yield enhancement - Manage obsolescence redesign and qualification for legacy product support ## What you need - BSEE or higher with 5+ years of experience in RF microwave electronics manufacturing or design (required) - Strong knowledge of RF microwave circuitry and components (required) - Proficiency in RF/Microwave tuning and alignment under a microscope (required) - Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment (required) - Excellent communication and organizational skills (required) - Proficiency in Microsoft Office for data-driven reporting (required) - Must be a U.S.
Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance ## What we offer - 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 ## What happens next 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. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Employment is contingent on background checks and compliance with applicable regulations. ## Salary Range $96,600.00-$128,800.000 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, local regulations (such as minimum wage), 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 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.
From Teledyne's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Teledyne
Teledyne's space work: the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for NASA's Space Launch System in Huntsville, and imaging sensors and instruments for space in California and the UK.
Pay on its listings: 65.9% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
How it pays: Paid as an employee on Teledyne's own payroll (salaried or hourly, as each posting states).
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