Director of Engineering - Imaging Sensors

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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

Teledyne Imaging Sensors provides high-performing sensors for demanding applications such as ground-based telescopes, space-based observatories, and national defense satellites. Our engineering team innovates new features and technologies to deliver increasingly capable solutions. By leveraging our global digital imaging team, we continually expand opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and growth. Our sensors help our customers see into the past, analyze the present, and secure the future.

Position Overview:

The Director of Engineering will provide strategic direction and oversight to our design team, which includes system, test, electrical/firmware, and CMOS engineers. This role combines technical leadership with strategic planning and operational excellence to drive innovation and ensure successful delivery of engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evolve our technology and product roadmap to meet market needs and execute internal Research and Development activities in support of the roadmap.

• Enable CMOS design innovation and evaluate emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage.

• Support the front end of the business by guiding the preparation of proposal strategies, technical solutions, and cost estimates.

• Oversee the execution and delivery of contracted programs, including successful milestone reviews, ensuring test readiness, and delivering test results on time to meet customer needs.

• Maintain effective processes for engineering design, ensure compliance with AS9100 and internal controls, and drive accountability through Key Performance Indicators appropriate to the engineering function.

• Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams, lead hiring and professional development efforts, and foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to align engineering output with business needs.

• Own engineering budgets and resource planning, and establish and enforce engineering standards, policies, and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• Technical degree (BS required, MS/PhD preferred) in a relevant discipline.

• 10+ years of engineering experience in Aerospace & Defense, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects on time and within budget.

• Strategic leadership experience working with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals and improvements.

• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.

Other Qualifications:

• Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a U.S. Citizen

Ready to join our team? Apply today!

What can Teledyne offer YOU?

A Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

Excellent Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance plans as of First Day

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401(k) Eligibility with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Fun Events throughout the year

Salary Range:

Pay Transparency

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, 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/Affirmative Action 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. ​