Sr. Research Scientist

Teledyne Technologies • Goleta, CA

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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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree