Project Lead Engineer

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

Company Overview

From satellites searching for new planets to rovers mapping the surface of Mars, for 40 years space customers have depended on Teledyne e2v to provide technology that is literally out of this world. Teledyne e2v has been trusted to design and deliver imaging sensors and sub-systems to over 150 space missions helping humankind to better understand the world we live in.

Working with us will enable you to develop and gain experience in the ideas that are behind some of the most advanced technologies in the world. You will also get a chance to work alongside highly experienced engineers, technicians and scientists.

Teledyne e2v provides high performance CCD, CMOS and IR sensors for space science, earth observation, astronomy and high energy physics applications.  Sensors are designed, fabricated, post-processed, packaged and tested in our facilities in Chelmsford (UK) and Grenoble (France). 

Teledyne e2v is now working on several large-scale, multi-year projects that are significantly increasing the demand level on its operations.  In recent years, Teledyne e2v has also secured contracts to deliver solutions at a focal plane level, including mechanical assembly, cryogenics and proximity electronics.

With a long and enviable history of technical and scientific innovation, Teledyne e2v is always working at the forefront of technology.

Role Overview:

To support our continued growth, we have exciting new opportunities for Project Lead Engineers to join our expanding team.

The Project Lead Engineer role reports into the Lead Engineering Manager. The Project Lead Engineer role is responsible for Design, Development and Verification of products throughout the project lifecycle, using their expertise and experience to tailor the project lifecycle and governance in response to the risks identified to deliver the Project.

The role requires a multidisciplinary engineer to oversee and review the various functional engineering teams inputs to the project. The PLE is the main technical point of contact with the customer on the project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clear technical leadership and direction to the project team.

• Generate Engineering Management Plan.

• Provide Engineering governance through the project life cycle.

• Manage the technical risk/opportunities on a project and their mitigation/capture activities.

• Delivery of bids (in conjunction with bid team) and writing technical proposals.

• Configuration Control of the technical aspects of the product and project.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Broad knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines

• Ability to manage customer expectations and avoid unwanted scope creep.

• Good technical presentation and document writing skills 

The above role profile is not meant to be an exhaustive list and duties within areas of responsibilities will be expected to change to meet the changing needs of our business.

Desired Behaviours and Attributes

• Perform with Pride – Passion, Confidence, Resilience, Determination

• Act like we own it – Accountability, Energy, Drive, Ambition, Delivery

• Collaborate to succeed – Build and maintain trust, Embrace challenge, Seek feedback, Help the team win

• Energise one another – Considerate, Positive, Celebrate Successes, Manage own emotions

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.

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