Device Scientist

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Goleta (CA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a researcher/engineer to design and model microbolometer detectors for next‑generation infrared sensing. You will build analytical and finite‑element models, design experiments, and compare results to improve yield and performance in a mixed office and clean room environment.

The role involves collaboration with process engineers and test teams, requiring strong data analysis, technical communication, and experience with modeling tools. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related technical discipline required.
• 2+ years of related experience desired.
• Proficient computer skills – Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English.
• Strong data analysis skills (fluency in Excel, MATLAB, JMP, Python, SQL, or equivalent a plus).
• Experience with a finite‑element modeling tools is desired: COMSOL or other.
• Experience with SEMulator3d is a plus.
• Ability to use test and inspection equipment (microscopes, FIB/SEM, interferometers) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build microbolometer models for analytical solving or for finite‑element tools.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, draw conclusions, document, and communicate results.
• Evaluate new microbolometer designs for performance and potential yield.
• Evaluate production yield challenges and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with process engineers, research technicians, and test engineers to participate in overall product R&D cycle.

Skills

Finite element modeling

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

COMSOL

SEMulator3D

Job description

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 Summary

As part of the uncooled detector (focal plane array) research and development team, the successful candidate will have responsibility for design and modeling of microbolometers. This includes understanding of wafer fabrication processes which build next‑generation infrared detectors (microbolometers). Candidate will design and model new bolometer structures and methods of bolometer construction. Design and modeling will include analytical modeling and finite‑element modeling for mechanical, structural, electrical, and electro‑optical aspects of the microbolometer. Implantation of models and matching experimental results to models is a critical part of the job. This is the right place for a self‑directed, goal‑oriented, collaborative scientist or engineer. The work is varied and challenging where creative problem solving opportunities are many. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and fun. The work environment is mixed general office and clean room/lab.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Build microbolometer models for analytical solving or for finite‑element tools.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, draw conclusions, document, and communicate results.
• Evaluate new microbolometer designs for performance and potential yield.
• Evaluate production yield challenges and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with process engineers, research technicians, and test engineers to participate in overall product R&D cycle.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related technical discipline required.
• 2+ years of related experience desired.
• Proficient computer skills – Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English.
• Strong data analysis skills (fluency in Excel, MatLAB, JMP, Python, SQL, or equivalent a plus).
• Experience with a finite‑element modeling tools is desired: COMSOL or other.
• Experience with SEMulator3d is a plus.
• Ability to use test and inspection equipment (microscopes, FIB/SEM, interferometers) is a plus.
• Familiarity and/or strong desire to learn microelectronic/semiconductor and MEMS fabrication techniques.
• Applicants must be a U.S Citizen.

Desired Background

• Finite element modeling.
• Infrared detector technology.
• Statistical Process Control and Design of Experiments familiarity desired.

Salary Range

$141,900.00-$189,200.000 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 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 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.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.