Director of Business Development

Director of Business Development

Join a team that develops advanced imaging and sensor technologies used across defense, intelligence, space, and industrial markets. As Director of Business Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping growth strategy, identifying new market opportunities, and building long-term customer relationships that drive revenue and expand Teledyne Imaging Sensors' market presence. This is a highly visible leadership role that combines strategic thinking, customer engagement, and capture excellence.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute business development strategies that support growth and revenue objectives.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities across government, defense, space, and commercial sectors.
• Identify and qualify new business 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.

What You Need

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

What We Offer

This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic growth, work with cutting-edge imaging technologies, collaborate with industry-leading customers and partners, and contribute to programs that have significant commercial and national importance.

What Happens Next

Submit your application for consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding the next stages of the recruitment process. Compliance requirements: Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance. Existing TS/SCI clearance is highly desirable. Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 25%).

Citizenship Requirements

Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a U.S. Citizen.

What can Teledyne offer YOU? A Competitive Salary & Benefits PackageExcellent Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance as of First DayPaid Vacation and Sick TimePaid Holidays401(k) Eligibility with Company MatchEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEducational Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Fun Events throughout the year

Ready to join the team? Apply today!

Salary Range:

$150,400.00-$200,500.000

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, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity 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.