Full-Time

Director of Optical Engineering

Updated on 3/14/2025

Teledyne

Teledyne

11-50 employees

No salary listed

Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Billerica, MA, USA

This is not a remote role.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Requirements
  • 15+ years of relevant experience working on technology product development and managing technical teams.
  • Mastery of either optical design or mechanical design, with some lens development experience.
  • Proven experience managing teams of engineers in technology-based company.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, programs, customers, and/or direct line management in a product development environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills, particularly with highly technical content.
  • Efficacy in managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science from an accredited college or university.
  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and must be eligible to apply for and obtain a security clearance from the U.S. Department of Defense.
Responsibilities
  • Directs product conceptualization, design, and verification for infrared zoom lens development.
  • Allocates work within team and sets milestones for concurrent development projects.
  • Communicates effectively and fosters a collaborative environment to ensure that all parties are working towards a common goal.
  • Performs detailed design work on projects as needed.
  • Functions as technical interface with key customers.
  • Manages team of 6-8 engineers, providing performance feedback and coaching.
  • Some travel required.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Thousand Oaks, California

Founded

1960

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What believers are saying

  • Teledyne's Black Hornet 4 wins Blue UAS Challenge, boosting UAS market presence.
  • Partnership with Bundeswehr expands Teledyne's footprint in European defense markets.
  • Z-Trak 3D Apps Studio aligns with Industry 4.0's demand for precision automation.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in thermal imaging from companies like FLIR Systems.
  • Geopolitical tensions threaten semiconductor supply chain stability.
  • Rising cybersecurity threats target defense contractors, increasing vulnerability.

What makes Teledyne unique

  • Teledyne FLIR Defense's Rogue 1 system enhances loitering munition capabilities.
  • ThermoSight HISS-HD offers advanced long-range thermal imaging for snipers.
  • Lince5M NIR sensor provides high-speed CMOS imaging with enhanced NIR performance.

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Hybrid Work Options

Company News

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Investegate
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Teledyne FLIR Defense is partnering with European Logistic Partners (ELP) GmbH, based in Wuppertal, Germany, for local support and execution of the contract, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of the systems to the Bundeswehr.

Our Daily News Online
Feb 25th, 2025
Teledyne e2v unveils Lince5M NIR: A high-speed CMOS Image Sensor with enhanced NIR performance

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