Manufacturing Test Technician

Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC

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US - Rancho Cordova, CA (TDY) Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 28, 2026 Last posted February 28, 2026
Job description

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

  

Build technology that powers critical missions. At Teledyne Wireless, a flagship business unit of Teledyne Microwave Solutions, we’ve spent over 50 years designing and manufacturing advanced RF and microwave components for aerospace, defense, and communications. Our products support applications from radar and space to electronic warfare and UAV systems. If you’re ready to bring your technical expertise to a team that values precision and innovation, join us as a Microwave Test Technician.

What you’ll do

  • Tune, align, troubleshoot, and test microwave components, subsystems, and assemblies
  • Perform preliminary testing, pulse focusing, and environmental testing
  • Assemble and disassemble tubes for test and repair returned TWTs
  • Use advanced test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, and oscilloscopes
  • Collaborate with engineers on new product releases and troubleshooting
  • Maintain accurate test records and provide daily updates
  • Ensure compliance with production schedules and quality standards

What you need

  • Experience in electrical/electronic testing (required)
  • Familiarity with test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power meters (required)
  • Solid understanding of Ohm’s law and basic electronics theory (required)
  • Detail-oriented with strong communication skills (required)
  • Technical associate degree or equivalent military training (required)
  • RF and microwave experience (advantage)
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain D.O.D. security clearance (required)

What we offer

  • $5,000 Sign on Bonus
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits
  • 401(k) with company match and retirement plans
  • Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • A collaborative environment focused on innovation and growth

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 next steps.

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.

  

Salary Range:

$44,500.00-$59,300.000

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. ​

About this role

Summary

Test and troubleshoot microwave components, assemble tubes, use advanced test equipment, collaborate with engineers

Job title

Manufacturing Test Technician

Experience level

required

Industry

aerospace

Location requirements

US-based with remote flexibility allowed

Salary

$44,500.00-$59,300.000

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electrical testingtest equipmentmultimetersoscilloscopespower metersOhm’s lawelectronics theorymilitary training

Preferred skills

RFmicrowave

Specializations

RFmicrowavetestingelectronics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

United States

Remote Country

Rancho Cordova, CA, USA

Work arrangement unknown City