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Teledyne Technologies · Rancho Cordova, US, CA

# Sustaining Engineer

Rancho Cordova, US, CA $77,900.00-$103,800.00 Operations 

Listed on Teledyne Technologies’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## 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

Sustaining Engineer – Post‑Exhaust Operations (TWT Manufacturing) Are you passionate about solving complex manufacturing challenges and driving product reliability? As a Sustaining Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the performance, quality, and throughput of post‑exhaust manufacturing processes for Traveling Wave Tubes (TWTs). Working directly on the factory floor, you’ll collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to troubleshoot issues, improve yield, and keep production running smoothly.

Your work will directly impact product integrity and customer satisfaction in a high‑reliability environment.

### What you’ll do
- Own and support all post‑exhaust manufacturing operations, including preparation, packaging, testing, and release to shipment
- Monitor production performance, identify trends, and implement improvements to stabilize yield and throughput
- Lead troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, RF, and packaging‑related issues on the production floor
- Conduct root cause and corrective action investigations using structured problem‑solving methods
- Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to resolve failures and prevent recurrence
- Ensure seamless process handoffs between production stages to avoid defect propagation
- Translate production challenges into clear technical problem statements and escalate as needed
- Support daily production meetings, yield reviews, and issue‑tracking activities
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and cycle time
- Update procedures, test instructions, and documentation in alignment with quality and configuration standards What you need
- Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills in complex electro‑mechanical or RF systems – required Hands‑on experience working in a manufacturing or production environment – required Experience leading or participating in root cause and corrective action investigations – required
- Ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams and communicate technical issues clearly – required Experience in high‑reliability industries (e.g., aerospace, defense, RF or vacuum electronics) – required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field – required Experience with vacuum devices, high‑voltage RF hardware, or TWTs – preferred
- Familiarity with testing processes, data interpretation, and contamination‑sensitive environments – preferred
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance (required) What we offer Opportunity to work on advanced, high‑reliability technologies Hands‑on, impactful role with visibility across engineering and operations teams Collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement Career growth within a technically challenging manufacturing setting What happens next Once you apply, your application will be reviewed by our recruiting and engineering teams.

Qualified candidates will be contacted via email or phone to begin the interview process, which may include technical and team interviews.

### Salary Range

$77,900.00-$103,800.000 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. ​

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 12, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 98 days
- Location: Rancho Cordova, US, CA
- Pay: $77,900.00-$103,800.00[Apply on Teledyne Technologies’s careers site →](https://flir.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/flircareers/job/US---Rancho-Cordova-CA-TDY/Sustaining-Engineer_REQ35077)

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