Senior Systems Engineer - Space & Defense Architect

Teledyne Technologies; Garland (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (via Teledyne Micropac) is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead cross-disciplinary definition and system architecture for advanced microelectronic solutions, PCB modules, and subsystem designs supporting space and defense applications.

You will guide concept definition, requirements development, validation, and production deployment, collaborating with engineering, product management, and customers to align with Teledyne roadmaps and go-to-market strategies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in microelectronics, PCB module, or subsystem design for space/defense.
• Expertise in radiation effects, derating, and mitigation for space applications.
• Experience in product management, technical marketing, and competitive positioning.
• Strong systems thinking balancing performance, cost, and reliability trade-offs.
• Understanding of component- and system-level qualification standards.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, and definition of system architectures at IC/PCB/subsystem levels.
• Define system-level trade studies, partitioning, and performance optimization.
• Ensure designs meet qualification, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
• Drive design-for-reliability and design-for-testability strategies across the product life cycle.
• Mentor internal teams in advanced system design and customer communication.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on business cases and go-to-market strategies.
• Serve as technical and product ambassador to key customers.
• Provide technical support and training to customers, sales engineers, and FAEs.

Skills

Microelectronics design

Radiation effects

Product management

Systems thinking

Qualification standards

Communication skills

Education

BSEE

MSEE or MBA

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (via Teledyne Micropac) is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead cross-disciplinary definition and system architecture for advanced microelectronic solutions, PCB modules, and subsystem designs supporting space and defense applications.

You will guide concept definition, requirements development, validation, and production deployment, collaborating with engineering, product management, and customers to align with Teledyne roadmaps and go-to-market strategies.