Research Scientist - Heat Transfer & Thermal Systems

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

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.