Sr. FPA Test Engineer

Teledyne FLIR LLC$150K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong expertise in infrared detector performance and focal plane array (FPA) test methodologies
  • Experience with test system development and validation
  • Knowledge of readout integrated circuits (ROICs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), and cryogenic test environments
  • Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving
  • Strong communication skills with an ability to present technical concepts clearly
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and support flexible schedules, including occasional weekend work
  • US citizenship required due to access restrictions

Responsibilities

  • Lead system design, development, and validation of advanced FPA test solutions
  • Develop novel test methodologies for infrared sensor characterization
  • Design, build, and maintain test stations, including electronics and cryogenic systems
  • Perform testing and troubleshooting of IR/visible FPAs, ROICs, ASICs, and detectors
  • Analyze test data and present findings to internal teams and customers
  • Support customer engagements, including requirements definition and field support
  • Develop and maintain test procedures and ERP-based tracking/reporting systems

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance from Day 1
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Educational Tuition Reimbursement
  • Fun Employee Events throughout the year
Full Job Description
Job Description

Join Teledyne Imaging Sensors as Senior FPA Test Engineer!

Are you ready to launch your career to the next level? Join our mission-focused team, where we value technical excellence, collaboration, and agility. We're the world's leading provider of infrared sensors for space, with customers like NASA, ESA, and the US Department of Defense.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead system design, development, and validation of advanced focal plane array (FPA) test solutions
  • Develop novel test methodologies and analysis techniques for infrared sensor characterization
  • Design, build, and maintain test stations, including electronics and cryogenic systems
  • Perform testing and troubleshooting of IR/visible FPAs, ROICs, ASICs, and detectors
  • Analyze test data and present findings to internal teams, program managers, and customers
  • Support customer engagements (pre- and post-sale), including requirements definition and field support
  • Develop and maintain test procedures, documentation, and ERP-based tracking/reporting systems


What You Need:
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong expertise in infrared detector performance and FPA test methodologies
  • Experience with test system development, hardware integration, and validation
  • Knowledge of ROICs, ASICs, and cryogenic test environments
  • Proficiency in data analysis, problem-solving, and diagnosing complex technical issues
  • Strong communication skills and ability to present complex technical concepts clearly
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and support flexible schedules (including occasional weekend testing)
  • US citizenship due to access restrictions


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


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Salary Range:
$150,400.00-$200,500.000

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.

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