Explore $100K+ Jobs in California

Discover professional opportunities across California with Ladders. From established business centers to growing regional economies, the state offers senior-level roles in technology, healthcare, finance, entertainment, manufacturing, and more. Browse vetted job listings with salaries of $100,000 or higher and find positions that align with your experience and career goals.

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California’s diverse economy supports leadership and specialized roles at companies of all sizes. Depending on your background, you may find opportunities in software and technology, life sciences, healthcare, financial services, clean energy, media, aerospace, and professional services. Job availability and compensation vary by role, employer, and location.

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RF Engineer Jobs in California

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$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and deliver innovative communications solutions for complex transportation projects, ensuring operational readiness and compliance through collaboration with multidiscip...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $155K *

Discover your potential by validating and testing RF systems, optimizing transceivers, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to groundbreaking wireless technologies in a dynamic team environment. E...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovative RF design solutions for national defense. As a key contributor, you'll manage the full development lifecycle of high-power RF amplifiers, enhancing performance an...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$158K - $199K *

Drive innovation as a Lead RF Wireless Engineer, managing teams to design advanced wireless systems. Collaborate with customers to deliver cutting-edge IoT solutions, ensuring optimal performance and...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining network solutions by designing, implementing, and supporting advanced LAN, WAN, and wireless systems. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance network strateg...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in RF hardware systems engineering, driving product development and team mentorship while ensuring seamless integration across engineering disciplines and delivering high-quality speci...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$112K - $242K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on designing cutting-edge RF and mixed-signal systems for high-speed connectivity. Collaborate on innovative solutions that drive the future of SE...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading Design-for-Test initiatives from architecture to production for advanced ASIC and FPGA solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$143K - $238K *

Pioneer innovative regulatory compliance strategies in support of market access across North America and Latin America. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure products meet evolving regulatory stand...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Discover a dynamic role owning RF systems for spacecraft, from design to integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure innovative communication solutions operate reliably in orbit...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $100K *

Elevate public safety solutions by implementing and supporting Emergency Call Handling systems. This remote role requires extensive travel and expertise in cloud technologies, ensuring seamless deploy...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$114K - $191K *

Lead the charge in product engineering by owning mechanical product families, driving yield improvements, and ensuring quality compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet projec...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Develop and own the antenna design for wireless platforms, ensuring reliability and performance across products. Engage in architecture, simulation, prototyping, and production processes while driving...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $175K *

Advance network design by creating innovative task environments across diverse systems. Collaborate with partners to analyze capabilities and enhance diagnostic policies through rigorous testing and v...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$167K - $275K *

Transform the RF technology landscape by driving product strategy, enhancing customer engagement, and ensuring commercial success. Collaborate across teams to manage product lifecycles and achieve gro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$62K - $119K *

Transform complex radar systems by collaborating with engineers to define architecture, develop requirements, and support testing throughout the product lifecycle. Engage in innovative projects that e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $119K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and verify system requirements, conduct analysis, and support integration and testing throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring high-performance radar systems meet oper...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $119K *

Support innovative radar systems by collaborating with engineers to define architecture, develop requirements, and conduct analysis. Engage in testing and integration across the product lifecycle to e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Design innovative high-speed analog ICs in a collaborative R&D environment. Lead product development phases from design through to production, working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve cu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$72K - $118K *

Manage and execute installation projects for communications systems, ensuring compliance and technical excellence while collaborating with stakeholders across FAA regions. Embrace travel opportunities...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive field engineering excellence by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting cutting-edge hardware systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance product design and ensure reliable operations in dyn...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$180K - $210K *

Lead PCB design and development for cutting-edge cellular base stations, guiding system architecture from concept to production while collaborating with domain experts to ensure seamless integration o...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$97K - $162K *

Help us lead customer engagements by providing technical solutions, building relationships, and driving demand for innovative RF and microwave products. Collaborate with sales teams to ensure customer...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $225K *

Transform RF engineering by leading cradle-to-grave support for complex systems, mentoring teams, and driving innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. Leverage your expertise to optimize p...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $275K *

Transform the future of space technology by leading the design and development of advanced RF and antenna systems for space-based applications, ensuring high-performance solutions through innovative e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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