Aerosol Scientist, Project Engineer

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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:

This position reports to the VP of Engineering at Teledyne API. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated PhD-level Engineer or Scientist to join our team as a domain expert in real-time particulate analyzers. This individual will lead and manage cross-functional product development and sustaining engineering efforts, driving innovation and ensuring technical excellence across the product lifecycle.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for real-time particulate analyzer technologies.
• Lead innovative new product development initiatives from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and customer needs.
• Maintain direct contacts at regulatory agencies in the US and around the globe, collaborating on technical subjects related to advancing the science of aerosol measurements.
• Manage sustaining engineering activities, including design improvements, issue resolution, regulatory compliance, and product lifecycle support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, quality, and marketing to ensure seamless integration of engineering solutions.
• Guide root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for field issues and performance optimization.
• Translate customer, regulatory and market needs into actionable engineering requirements and specifications.
• Stay informed of scientific advancements, regulatory trends, and competitive technologies to inform product strategy and innovation.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Aerosol Science, Applied Physics, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, preferably in analytical instrumentation, aerosol science, or environmental monitoring.
• Demonstrated expertise in particle measurement technologies and/or sensor systems is strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a systems-level engineering perspective.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with regulated industries (e.g., environmental, industrial hygiene, pharmaceutical) is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position will involve repetitive work utilizing a computer, keyboard, and mouse 90% of the time.
• The position will require frequent sitting, reaching, reading, looking, standing, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, walking, turning, twisting.

Salary Range:

$141,900.00-$189,200.000

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

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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.