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Senior Manager, Optical Products

US - Thousand Oaks, CA (TDY) Full time

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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

  

Join Teledyne Scientific & Imaging as Sr. Manager, Optical Products!

Are you ready to launch your career to the next level? Join our mission-focused team, where we value technical excellence, collaboration, and agility. We’re a powerhouse in R&D innovation, the home of Teledyne’s Central Research Laboratory, and the world’s leading provider of infrared sensors, with over 60 years of technology evolution and customers like NASA, ESA, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

What You'll Do:

  • Provide technical and execution leadership for the VCSEL production and engineering organization, directing day-to-day operations and long-term capability development

  • Engage directly with customers to understand market and application needs; develop, own, and execute the VCSEL product roadmap, including securing investment for new product introductions

  • Lead prototype development, productization, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance device performance, increase manufacturing output, and reduce cost

  • Define and execute VCSEL strategy to drive program wins and deliver sustained, long-term business value

  • Maintain and expand externally funded program support, including leading the development and submission of high-quality technical proposals

  • Evaluate technical progress to ensure rigorous application of scientific and engineering principles and alignment with product and customer requirements

  • Prepare and present technical, programmatic, and business reports, including recommendations for corrective actions and next steps

What You Need:

  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related discipline with 10 years of demonstrated expertise in VCSELs, optoelectronics, or semiconductor devices

  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and production teams, including hiring, performance management, mentoring, and fostering strong team values and behaviors

  • Strong program and business leadership skills, including budget development, project execution, schedule and cost control, and data-driven decision making

  • Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in technical, operational, and administrative matters to achieve objectives in creative and effective ways

  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, senior leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders

  • Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP systems for program tracking and reporting

  • High standards of ethics and business conduct, with a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and responsible research and engineering practices

  • US citizenship due to access restrictions.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance from Day 1

  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

  • 401(k) with Company Match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Educational Tuition Reimbursement

  • Fun Employee Events throughout the year

Why Teledyne?

Our innovations are “Everywhere You Look”™ – from the James Webb Space Telescope to atomic clocks. Join us and make a difference!

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and become part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation.

#TS&I

  

Salary Range:

$120,300.00-$160,400.000

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, 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/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. ​