Strategic Growth Director - Imaging & Defense Tech

Teledyne Scientific & Imaging; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401(k) Eligibility with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Fun Events

Job summary

Teledyne Imaging Sensors in Camarillo, CA, seeks a Director of Business Development to shape growth strategy across defense, space, and commercial markets. You will identify opportunities, lead capture, and build long-term customer relationships that drive revenue and expand market presence.

This leadership role requires a track record in strategic BD, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate market intelligence into winning growth plans while collaborating with technical and

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills are required.
• 10+ years of strategic business development and capture management experience.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, space, imaging, or related technology markets.
• Proven success in winning and growing business opportunities.
• Knowledge of government acquisition processes and major aerospace/defense contractors.
• Ability to engage both technical and executive stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Business, or related field.
• Advanced degree and existing relationships within defense, intelligence, space, or government organizations – preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to drive growth and revenue.
• Build a strong pipeline of opportunities across government, defense, space, and commercial sectors.
• Identify and qualify new opportunities and emerging market applications.
• Establish trusted relationships with government agencies, prime contractors, commercial organizations, and international customers.
• Lead strategic capture activities for key pursuits and develop winning growth strategies.
• Support proposal development and decision-making related to opportunity investments.
• Create and strengthen industry partnerships, teaming agreements, and market expansion initiatives.
• Monitor customer priorities, acquisition plans, technology trends, and competitive activity.
• Collaborate with technical and executive teams to align customer needs with business solutions.
• Translate market intelligence into actionable growth opportunities.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/Business

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Teledyne Imaging Sensors in Camarillo, CA, seeks a Director of Business Development to shape growth strategy across defense, space, and commercial markets. You will identify opportunities, lead capture, and build long-term customer relationships that drive revenue and expand market presence.

This leadership role requires a track record in strategic BD, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to translate market intelligence into winning growth plans while collaborating with technical and