Strong systems architecture and engineering expertise in mixed-signal, digital, power, or RF electronics.
Experience balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost trade-offs.
Knowledge of radiation effects and space-grade electronics design.
Product management or customer-facing technical leadership experience preferred.
Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability industries.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
10+ years in microelectronics, PCB modules, or subsystem design.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Master's or MBA preferred.
Responsibilities
Define and lead system architectures at various levels including IC and PCB.
Develop robust electronics solutions for space and harsh environments, focusing on radiation tolerance.
Conduct system trade studies to optimize performance and reliability.
Drive design-for-reliability and design-for-testability strategies throughout the product lifecycle.
Lead product definition activities aligned with technology roadmaps and customer needs.
Perform market analysis to identify growth opportunities and support pricing strategies.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, presenting solutions and gathering feedback.
Benefits
Opportunity to influence cutting-edge space and defense programs.
Exposure to advanced microelectronics and subsystem technologies.
Collaborative environment valuing technical innovation and strategic thinking.
Direct engagement with customers, industry experts, and executive leadership.
Career growth opportunities within a global technology organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description
System Applications Engineer - Space & Defense Electronics
At Teledyne, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of space and defense technologies. As a System Applications Engineer, you will bridge engineering, product strategy, and customer engagement to define innovative system-level solutions spanning memory, processing, radio frequency, and power technologies. This is a highly visible role where your technical leadership and market insight will help transform emerging concepts into qualified, mission-ready products deployed in the world's most demanding environments.
What you'll do
Define and lead system architectures at integrated circuit, printed circuit board, and subsystem levels.
Develop robust electronics solutions for space and harsh-environment applications, with a focus on radiation-tolerant design.
Conduct system trade studies and optimize performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability.
Drive design-for-reliability and design-for-testability strategies throughout the product lifecycle.
Lead product definition activities aligned with technology roadmaps and customer needs.
Perform market and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities and support pricing strategies.
Partner with business and engineering leaders to develop business cases and product strategies.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, presenting solutions and gathering voice-of-customer feedback.
Define Statements of Work and support technical proposals, customer training, and solution adoption.
Mentor cross-functional teams on advanced system design principles and customer engagement best practices.
What you need
Strong systems architecture and engineering expertise across mixed-signal, digital, power, or radio frequency electronics - required
Experience balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost trade-offs - required
Knowledge of radiation effects, mitigation techniques, and space-grade electronics design - required
Experience with aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries - required
Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills - required
10+ years of experience in microelectronics, PCB modules, or subsystem design - required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering - required; Master's degree or MBA - preferred
What we offer
Opportunity to influence cutting-edge space and defense programs.
Exposure to advanced microelectronics and subsystem technologies.
A collaborative environment where technical innovation and strategic thinking are highly valued.
Direct engagement with customers, industry experts, and executive leadership.
Career growth opportunities within a global technology organization.
What happens next
Submit your application for consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding the next stages of the selection process. Please provide additional details on the recruitment process if specific communication timelines or interview stages should be included.
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