Software & Systems Engineering Manager

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.

Job Description

At Teledyne Marine, we design the tools that explore and protect the world beneath the waves. As the Software & Systems Engineering Manager at Teledyne RD Instruments, you’ll lead a team of 8 engineers in developing advanced marine instruments like Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) and Doppler Velocity Logs (DVLs). Your work will directly support global efforts in environmental monitoring, infrastructure development and maritime safety.

You’ll be responsible for driving innovation from concept to production—ensuring new products are delivered on time, on budget, and with exceptional quality. This is a hands-on leadership role where your technical expertise and strategic thinking will shape the future of our product line and engineering culture.

What you’ll do

• Lead the design, development, and launch of new marine instruments aligned with business goals

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define product roadmaps and long-term technology strategies

• Oversee engineering processes and continuously improve development execution and quality

• Manage department and project budgets, aligning resources with strategic priorities

• Mentor and grow a high-performing engineering team through hiring, coaching, and development

• Coordinate cross-functional efforts with sales, operations, and customer support

• Monitor project progress and report on R&D performance and tax credit opportunities

• Resolve technical and operational challenges to meet delivery, quality, and profitability targets

• Represent engineering in customer and internal stakeholder interactions

• Ensure smooth transition of new products from development to production

What you need

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or related technical field - required

• Strong leadership and team-building skills – required

• Proven success delivering complex, high-reliability products on time and on budget – required

• Hands-on experience in embedded systems, signal processing, or mechanical/electrical design – required

• Experience with acoustic Doppler or SONAR technologies – preferred

• Familiarity with acoustic transducer materials and manufacturing – preferred

What we offer

Join a team of scientists, engineers, and operators working with state-of-the-art labs and tools. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects that impact global sustainability and safety, while growing your career in a collaborative and innovative environment.

What happens next

We’re hiring as soon as possible. Once you apply via our company website, our recruitment team will review your application. If your background aligns with our needs, we’ll reach out to schedule an initial conversation. Most communication will be via email.

This position requires compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations. Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR.

Salary Range:

Pay Transparency

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, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. ​