Research Scientist

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Fun Employee Events

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated invites a Research Scientist to advance power and thermal management technologies for military and commercial use. You will design, build, and validate prototypes while collaborating across teams to define requirements and pathways.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, data analysis, and sound engineering judgment in heat transfer and fluid dynamics, with cross-functional collaboration and a strong drive for innovation.

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field (0–5 years of experience; higher experience considered)
• Strong technical background in heat transfer and fluid dynamics
• Hands-on laboratory and experimental research experience
• Proficiency in data analysis, interpretation, and technical problem-solving
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, Icepak, Workbench) is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in dynamic, cross-functional teams
• Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and developing cutting-edge technologies
• US citizenship due to access restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced power and thermal management technologies for military and commercial applications
• Design, build, and validate prototype systems to demonstrate new concepts
• Conduct experimental research in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and micro-fluidics
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and identify solution pathways
• Analyze data, interpret results, and refine designs using sound engineering judgment
• Contribute to the advancement of innovative R&D initiatives within the Power and Thermal-Fluids group

Skills

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

Lab experiments

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering judgment

ANSYS Fluent

Icepak

Workbench

Education

MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

MS/PhD in Aerospace Engineering

MS/PhD in Physics

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

Icepak

Workbench

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 Description

Join Teledyne Scientific & Imaging as a Research Scientist!

Are you ready to launch your career to the next level? Join our mission-focused team, where we value technical excellence, collaboration, and agility. We're a powerhouse in R&D innovation, the home of Teledyne's Central Research Laboratory, and the world's leading provider of infrared sensors, with over 60 years of tech evolution and customers like NASA, ESA, and the US Department of Defense.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop advanced power and thermal management technologies for military and commercial applications

• Design, build, and validate prototype systems to demonstrate new concepts

• Conduct experimental research in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and micro-fluidics

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and identify solution pathways

• Analyze data, interpret results, and refine designs using sound engineering judgment

• Contribute to the advancement of innovative R&D initiatives within the Power and Thermal-Fluids group

What You Need:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field (0–5 years of experience; higher experience considered)

• Strong technical background in heat transfer and fluid dynamics

• Hands-on laboratory and experimental research experience

• Proficiency in data analysis, interpretation, and technical problem-solving

• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, Icepak, Workbench) is a plus

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in dynamic, cross-functional teams

• Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and developing cutting-edge technologies

• US citizenship due to access restrictions.

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance from Day 1
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Educational Tuition Reimbursement
Fun Employee Events throughout the year

Why Teledyne?

Our innovations are "Everywhere You Look" – from the James Webb Space Telescope to atomic clocks. Join us and make a difference!

#TS&I

Salary Range:

$90,800.00-$121,100.000

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.