Focal Plane Engineer

Job Summary

Focal Plane Engineer is responsible for technical execution of advanced infrared and visible focal plane array development and production programs through successful deliveries. The role will identify design opportunities and devote efforts to technology advancements, manufacturing process improvements, and process controls.

• Work closely with Control Account Managers (CAMs), Program Managers, and System Engineers to provide overall technical leadership for effective project planning, efficient execution, and close monitoring of program tasks.
• Collaborate with diverse teams in crystal material growth, array detector fabrication, flip‑chip hybridization, sensor assembly, and performance testing to leverage existing or emerging design and manufacturing capabilities.
• Identify and implement design improvements in growth structure, device architecture, and manufacturing processes for cutting‑edge sensor performance.
• Discover and address manufacturability and scalability issues early in the design process and provide effective remedies.
• Perform device modeling, analyze detector and focal plane array test data, and provide feedback to manufacturing process controls and improvements.
• Contribute to technical writing of whitepapers, proposals, and technical reports, and support internal and external program reviews.

• Strong background in electro‑optical semiconductor device design and fabrication, productization, and manufacturing engineering processes.
• Solid technical knowledge in one or more of the following areas: thin‑film semiconductor materials, photodetector arrays, CMOS readout integrated circuits, flip‑chip hybridization, and focal plane array assembly and testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate at any level of audience.
• Experience in technical project management, risk assessment, statistical process control, and design of experiments.
• Ability to work effectively both in a team environment and as an individual contributor.
• Exemplary business ethics and work routine cognizant of safe work practices.

Master’s degree with a minimum of five years of experience, or Ph.D. degree with a minimum of three years of experience, in Physics or an engineering discipline (electrical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or industrial engineering).

Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a U.S. citizen.

• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
• Excellent Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as of First Day
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Eligibility with Company Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Fun Events throughout the year

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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, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

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 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.