Sr. Research Scientist
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Goleta, CA
•$141,900 - $189,200
About The Position
Teledyne FLIR is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to support the development of next-generation infrared detector technologies and focal plane arrays. This role will contribute to strategic product development initiatives, semiconductor process innovation, and the advancement of high-performance detector solutions.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant industry, research, or development experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical reasoning abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable solutions.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or PERM Resident.
Nice To Haves
- Strong background in semiconductor physics, optoelectronic devices, or related technologies preferred.
- Experience with semiconductor fabrication processes such as photolithography, dry etching, dielectric deposition, and metallization preferred.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to strategic decisions related to detector design and product development.
- Lead and support semiconductor process development initiatives.
- Serve as a technical resource to resolve development and production challenges.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance detector and focal plane array technologies.
- Support the technical execution of strategic research and development programs.
- Contribute to projects funded internally or through development contracts with U.S. Government agencies and major defense contractors.
- Assist with technical milestone planning, project tracking, budget monitoring, and contractual reporting requirements.
- Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities for expanded scope and follow-on funding.
- Support the development of high-performance, low-dark-current infrared detector arrays and their integration into focal plane array systems.
- Contribute to device improvements through detector design, material growth, and semiconductor processing.
- Assist in the development of hybridization processes used to integrate advanced detector arrays with silicon readout integrated circuits (ROICs).
- Leverage existing technologies and expertise to drive continuous improvement and develop next-generation detector solutions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
