Senior Principal Development Engineer
Job Description
Teledyne Technologies is seeking a Senior Principal Development Engineer to lead the development of advanced electronic systems for defense and space applications. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in electronic system development from semiconductor-level components to integrated systems. The position involves leading a team while driving complex product designs, particularly in defense and aerospace sectors.
The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of experience in electronic design engineering, with a strong foundation in electrical engineering and preferably an advanced degree. They will be responsible for leading product development cycles, managing engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The role encompasses work with cutting-edge technologies including optoelectronics, sensors, displays, and power management systems, particularly focusing on GaN-based technologies.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer who enjoys both technical leadership and hands-on development work. The position offers exposure to diverse projects in defense and space applications, requiring expertise in various engineering disciplines including systems, mechanical, optical, and thermal engineering. The role demands strong technical abilities combined with leadership skills, making it ideal for someone who wants to make a significant impact in advanced technology development.
Working at Teledyne means joining a company that enables many everyday technologies while maintaining high ethical standards and commitment to innovation. The company provides technologies for critical sectors including aerospace, defense, environmental monitoring, and medical imaging, offering a chance to work on meaningful projects with real-world impact.
Responsibilities For Senior Principal Development Engineer
- Lead product development from concept through prototype, validation, and production release
- Direct and manage engineering team activities
- Guide requirements definition, architecture, and technical analysis
- Design and support electronic systems including optoelectronics, sensors, and power management
- Develop box-level hardware architectures
- Perform technical analyses including electrical part stress and worst-case circuit analysis
- Generate and maintain technical documentation
- Lead and present design reviews
- Review and create mechanical CAD models
Requirements For Senior Principal Development Engineer
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering required; MSEE preferred
- 10+ years in electronic design engineering
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers
- Multidisciplinary background across systems, mechanical, optical, thermal, and materials engineering
- Strong understanding of product assurance, cost control, and schedule adherence
- Proficiency in OrCAD for schematic capture and PSpice for circuit analysis
- Experience with SolidWorks 2023
- Knowledge of military standards
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