Senior Manager, Optical Products

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Thousand Oaks, CA

About The Position

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets. Teledyne Scientific & Imaging is seeking a Sr. Manager, Optical Products to join their mission-focused team. This division is a powerhouse in R&D innovation, home to 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. The role involves providing technical and execution leadership for the VCSEL production and engineering organization, directing day-to-day operations and long-term capability development. The successful candidate will engage directly with customers to understand market and application needs, develop and execute the VCSEL product roadmap, including securing investment for new product introductions. They will also lead prototype development, productization, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance device performance, increase manufacturing output, and reduce cost. Furthermore, the role requires defining and executing VCSEL strategy to drive program wins and deliver sustained, long-term business value, maintaining and expanding externally funded program support, evaluating technical progress, and preparing and presenting technical, programmatic, and business reports.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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