Visionary Tech Strategy & Architecture Director

Frontdoor Defense; Milpitas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 222,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in Milpitas, California, seeks a Director of Technology Strategy and Architecture to own a long-range roadmap across hardware, software, firmware, and systems. This senior role provides technical authority, governance, and cross-functional decision-making to enable scalable product platforms.

The position leads a 3-5 year technology roadmap, guides high-speed interfaces (PCIe, USB, Ethernet), collaborates with Product Management and Operations, and mentors

Qualifications

• BS/MS in EE or CE (MS or PhD preferred)
• 15+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of system/board level design exp designing and developing and leading high end, high speed complex platforms including latest bus topologies, CPU, and memory interfaces.
• Minimum of 5 years of exp managing cross platform engineering teams.
• Excellent knowledge of high speed (20Gbps or higher) design methodologies and simulation, including PCIe, USB, SAS/SATA, Video and/or Ethernet.
• Excellent knowledge of FPGA and/or chip design methodologies, RF/Microwave design techniques and implementation.
• Excellent knowledge in high speed circuit design, implementation and measurements.
• Demonstrated success delivering hardware and software products.
• Experience developing multi-year technology roadmaps.
• Strong executive communication skills. Experience in developing and implementing development processes.
• Ability to influence across global engineering organizations.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and taking a product from development into manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of EMC/EMI control methods and implementation at PCB/component level.
• Working experience with various schematic entry tools and test/measurement equipment including high-speed, real-time oscilloscopes, network/spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Strong system development experience with wholistic approach.
• Team player. Be able to share knowledge, learn from others, and support other groups within an organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PSG's 3-5 year technology roadmap. Identify emerging technologies, market trends, and potential disruptions. Evaluate build, buy, and partner opportunities. Drive innovation initiatives aligned with strategic business objectives. Guide technology investment decisions and portfolio prioritization including custom silicon development and lifecycle‑transition management.
• Conduct and Participate in various high speed circuit simulation and circuit design reviews and be responsible for system design and functionality.
• Define architectural principles across hardware, firmware, and system platforms. Develop, lead and own system architecture for major product initiatives. Ensure technology reuse and common platform strategies across product families.
• Partner with Product Management to translate market requirements into technology roadmaps. Ensure product development plans align with long‑term architectural direction. Drive platform strategies that enable faster product development and lower R&D costs. Evaluate technology tradeoffs related to performance, cost, risk, and schedule.
• Serve as senior advisor to engineering leaders. Foster a culture of technical excellence and engineering rigor. Lead resolution of critical technical challenges across programs.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams. Support customer engagements involving strategic technical discussions. Participate in executive reviews, strategic planning, and M&A technical evaluations when required. Represent PSG in industry forums, standards bodies, and key customer interactions.
• Monitor industry trends in technologies below. Drive technology incubation projects. Identify opportunities for platform differentiation.

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in Milpitas, California, seeks a Director of Technology Strategy and Architecture to own a long-range roadmap across hardware, software, firmware, and systems. This senior role provides technical authority, governance, and cross-functional decision-making to enable scalable product platforms.

The position leads a 3-5 year technology roadmap, guides high-speed interfaces (PCIe, USB, Ethernet), collaborates with Product Management and Operations, and mentors