Design Specialist - Test (II)

The Space & Defense group develops both full custom and semi-custom image sensors, focal plane arrays, and cameras for Airborne & Space applications. We are looking for a Design Specialist- Test (II) to join our team in Waterloo.

The Design Specialist is responsible for the design, performance, and maintenance of both the hardware and software involved in evaluating the performance of products or their component parts. This role involves collaboration with multiple process groups and the integration of a variety of tools.

The duties and responsibilities outlined below reflect the core functions of the role. However, the organization may assign additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet operational and strategic objectives. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as the scope of the role may evolve in response to changing business needs.

What You Will Do:

· Learn and follow relevant design standards, procedures, techniques and test methodologies with particular attention to protection of intellectual property.

· Learn and utilize relevant development and productivity tools and use them for developing new test systems

· Evaluate and test components and/or sub systems

· Communicate as necessary with engineering support groups

· Learn about existing test systems, procedures, and documentation.

· Develop new test file by making modifications to existing ones

· Test products on existing test setups.

· Extract and analyze test results into reports for review.

· Follow established test plans and create test procedures for new product

· Assist manufacturing associates when a problem with a deployed test arises.

What You Need:

College Diploma and a minimum of 6 years of related experience or a Bachelor`s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience

Relevant field of study such as Physics, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a related technical discipline

In addition to the functional responsibilities of this role, team members at Teledyne are expected to demonstrate key soft skills that support our collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture. These include:

Analytical thinking – Ability to break down complex problems and develop innovative, data-driven solutions.

Creativity and innovation – Applies original thinking to design, experimentation, and product development.

Collaboration – Works effectively in multidisciplinary teams including scientists, technicians, and project managers.

Communication skills – Clearly conveys technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Adaptability and organization – Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments while maintaining structured workflows and priorities.

What we offer

Competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits

Progressive vacation plan and paid holidays

Retirement savings plans with company match

Educational assistance and career development support

Opportunities to work on globally impactful technologies

What happens next

Apply online and our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Selected candidates will be contacted for next steps, including interviews and assessments as needed.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy within our organization

Teledyne Digital Imaging does not use AI tools to assist in the Screening, Assessing and Selecting of candidates for this role

Salary Range:

$62,900.00-$83,900.000

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.