FLIR

Device Scientist

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerFLIR
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted26 Aug 2026

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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

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.

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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.

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