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Technical Leader

Teledyne FLIR

On-site
Waterloo, ON
Full-time
Senior
Manager
5+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 4w ago

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Job description

Teledyne FLIR is hiring a Technical Leader — a full-time, based in Waterloo, ON role. Apply directly on Teledyne FLIR's careers page below.

Technical Leader

Location: Canada - Waterloo, ON

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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.
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.
Employment is contingent on eligibility for Controlled Goods security clearance.

Salary Range:

$93,700.00-$124,900.000

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 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. ​

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Technical Leader at Teledyne FLIR?

The required skills for Technical Leader at Teledyne FLIR include: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

What is the seniority level for Technical Leader at Teledyne FLIR?

Technical Leader at Teledyne FLIR is a Senior / Manager level position.

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