Sr. Research Scientist

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to support the development of next-generation infrared detector technologies and focal plane arrays. You will contribute to strategic product development initiatives, semiconductor process innovation, and advancement of high-performance detector solutions.

Lead semiconductor process development and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production challenges, while supporting programs with government contractors and internal

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical reasoning abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable solutions.

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 R&D programs.
• Contribute to projects funded internally or through development contracts with U.S. Government agencies and major defense contractors.
• Assist with milestone planning, project tracking, budget monitoring, and reporting requirements.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities for expanded scope and follow-on funding.
• Develop high-performance infrared detector arrays and integrate into focal plane arrays.
• Advance detector design, material growth, and semiconductor processing.
• Assist in developing hybridization processes with ROICs.
• Drive continuous improvement and next-generation detector solutions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Technical reasoning

Translate concepts into solutions

Education

PhD in Materials Science or related field

Tools

Photolithography

Dry etching

Dielectric deposition

Metallization

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

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.

Key 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.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Detector Development & Innovation

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical reasoning abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable solutions.

Export Compliance Requirement

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or PERM Resident.

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.