What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Optical Engineering position at Teledyne Technologies Incorporated?
About the Company - 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.
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 foster 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.
- This role is onsite at Teledyne FLIR's facility in Billerica, MA.
Qualifications
- 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.
