Teledyne Technologies Incorporated

Sr. Test Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated  •  $120k/yr  •  Goleta, CA (Onsite)  •  16 days ago
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Job Description

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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.

Join a team pushing the boundaries of infrared sensing technology. As a Senior Test Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the characterization, development, and production testing of advanced uncooled and cooled infrared readouts, focal plane arrays, and Dewars. You’ll work hands‑on with state‑of‑the‑art wafer probing systems in both office and clean‑room environments, driving improvements that directly influence product performance and yield.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a technical, fast‑paced environment and enjoys solving complex engineering challenges with a high degree of autonomy.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead characterization, testing, and analysis of readouts, FPAs, and flight‑ready Dewars in a production setting.

  • Develop and enhance test software using MATLAB, C#, and Visual Basic to support evolving product needs.

  • Author clear test procedures and reports that guide production teams and document key findings.

  • Configure and optimize test hardware setups for both characterization and high‑volume production testing.

  • Mentor engineers and technicians, sharing expertise and elevating team capability.

  • Collaborate across engineering, production, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth product flow and rapid issue resolution.

  • Maintain and track test equipment, advising on calibration, repair, and replacement needs to support production schedules.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering + 5–7 years relevant experience
  • OR Master’s in Electrical Engineering + 3–5 years
  • OR PhD in Electrical Engineering + 0–2 years

Highly Desired Skills

  • Experience with automated semiconductor wafer probing
  • Hands‑on knowledge of Teradyne equipment programming and operation
  • Understanding of bolometer technology and cooled ROIC functionality

Additional Skills

  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
  • ISO 9001 experience is a plus
  • Must be US Citizen or PERM Resident

What We Offer

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

Salary Range:

$120,300.00-$160,400.000

Pay Transparency

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/Affirmative Action 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. ​

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated

About Teledyne Technologies Incorporated

Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated electronic components, instruments & communications products, including defense electronics, data acquisition & communications equipment for airlines and business aircraft, monitoring and control instruments for industrial and environmental applications and components, and subsystems for wireless and satellite communications.

The Teledyne Solution

No matter what challenge you face, Teledyne has a solution. The diverse segments of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated bring decades of experience to bear on every project, working in cooperation to develop leading edge technologies.

Our Markets

We serve niche market segments where performance, precision and reliability are critical. Our customers include major industrial and communications companies, government agencies, aerospace prime contractors and general aviation companies.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Thousand Oaks, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
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