Technical Leader (Kitchener)

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. 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 programs 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 explicit technical guidance to customers, supported by subject‑matter experts. What you need Broad systems‑level understanding of electronics, mechanics, optics, and process engineering. Solid knowledge of semiconductor theory and CMOS image sensors. Proven experience leading technical projects in a multidisciplinary environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including formal report writing. Degree in Physics, Nanotechnology, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). 5+ years’ design or development experience. 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. Employment Information 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, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position. Employment is contingent on eligibility for Controlled Goods security clearance. 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. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pik56