Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Teledyne FLIR · Mountain View, CA

Level: Senior
Team: Manufacturing
Base pay: $97k–$129k
Experience asked: 50+ years
Industry: Aerospace & defense
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior manufacturing role at Teledyne FLIR (aerospace & defense) in Mountain View, CA. If your qualifications align, our team will contact you for interviews and guide you through the clearance process.

They ask for: 50+ years
Tools it names: Root cause, Automation
Base pay: $97k–$129k

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Find 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at this site
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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About the role

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

qualifications

align, our team will contact you for interviews and guide you through the clearance process.

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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 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