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About this Sr. Test Engineer role at Teledyne FLIR

Teledyne FLIR · Onsite · US - Goleta, CA

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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

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. ​

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How this QA Engineer salary compares

This role pays $140,350/yrbelow the typical range for QA Engineer roles.

$134,000 median $167,076 $206,600

Typical range $141,350–$175,450/yr, from 9 comparable QA Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See QA Engineer salary insights →

About Teledyne FLIR

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day . Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

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