Technical Leader
Albert Bartlett
Full time
Technical Leader
flir· Teledyne Digital Imaging, Inc.
About this role
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
Technical Leader – Space & Defence Imaging Systems
Introduction
Teledyne DALSA, part of Teledyne Technologies, designs and manufactures advanced CMOS and CCD image sensors and cameras used in demanding applications worldwide. Within our Space & Defence group, teams deliver custom and semi‑custom imaging solutions for airborne and space missions where performance, reliability, and precision matter most.
If you enjoy owning the technical direction of complex programmes and working with multidisciplinary experts to turn specifications into flight‑ready hardware, this role offers both challenge and impact.
Teledyne DALSA, part of Teledyne Technologies, designs and manufactures advanced CMOS and CCD image sensors and cameras used in demanding applications worldwide. Within our Space & Defence group, teams deliver custom and semi‑custom imaging solutions for airborne and space missions where performance, reliability, and precision matter most.
If you enjoy owning the technical direction of complex programmes and working with multidisciplinary experts to turn specifications into flight‑ready hardware, this role offers both challenge and impact.
What you’ll do
- Lead the technical execution of one or more Space & Defence imaging projects from concept to delivery
- Ensure products meet customer specifications, performance targets, and quality standards
- Identify, manage, and mitigate technical risks across the project lifecycle
- Work closely with the Project Manager to align scope, schedule, and technical priorities
- Guide and coordinate sensor, electronics, mechanical, process, and test specialists
- Interface with manufacturing, purchasing, and CMOS development teams
- Prepare, review, and maintain technical reports and project documentation
- Provide clear technical guidance to customers, supported by subject‑matter experts
What you need
- Required: Broad systems‑level understanding of electronics, mechanics, optics, and process engineering
- Required: Solid knowledge of semiconductor theory and CMOS image sensors
- Required: Proven experience leading technical projects in a multidisciplinary environment
- Required: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including formal report writing
- Required: Degree in Physics, Nanotechnology, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Required: 5+ years’ design or development experience
- Required: Ability to evaluate risk and drive technical change
- Advantage: Experience with ECSS, MIL standards, or space systems
What we offer
- Work on mission‑critical Space & Defence imaging programmes
- Deep technical challenges with real‑world impact
- Collaboration across Teledyne’s global engineering teams
- A stable, engineering‑driven organisation with long‑term programmes
- Opportunities to lead, mentor, and grow technically
What happens next
Applications are reviewed by our recruitment team, followed by an initial discussion and technical interviews. Timelines vary by project needs.
Applications are reviewed by our recruitment team, followed by an initial discussion and technical interviews. Timelines vary by project needs.
Employment is contingent on eligibility for Controlled Goods security clearance.
Salary Range:
$93,700.00-$124,900.000The 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Technical Leader role at flir?
The listed salary for this Technical Leader position at flir is USD 94K–125K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Technical Leader position at flir located?
This Technical Leader role at flir is based in Canada - Waterloo, ON. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Technical Leader role at flir full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Technical Leader role in the Teledyne Digital Imaging, Inc. department at flir.
Which team or department does the Technical Leader at flir belong to?
This Technical Leader position is part of the Teledyne Digital Imaging, Inc. department at flir. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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Technical Leader
flir · 💰 USD 94K–125K
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