Thin Films Technician

Teledyne Defense Electronics, LLC

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US - Camarillo, CA Until 8/21/2026 5+ years exp First posted November 3, 2025 Last posted March 31, 2026
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.

  

Job Description

  

Join Teledyne Imaging Sensors as a Thin Films Technician!
 

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:

  • Perform technical work in the areas of AR mounting, demounting, pre/post inspection, and coating.

  • Perform chemical etching on hybrid detectors.

What You Need:

  • Strong understanding of technical drawings, mathematics, and precision measuring.

  • Excellent communication and decision-making skills.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and procedures.

  • High School Diploma with 5-10 years of experience in thin films deposition.

  • U.S. 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 Holiday

  • 401(k) with Company Match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Educational Tuition Reimbursement

  • Fun Employee Events throughout the year
     

Why Teledyne? Our infrared sensors are “Everywhere You Look”™ – from the James Webb Space Telescope to climate change studies. Join us and make a difference!
 

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and become part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation.
 

#TS&I

  

Salary Range:

$50,600.00-$67,500.000

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.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity 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. ​

About this role

Summary

Perform thin films deposition, inspection, and chemical etching; interpret technical drawings and measurements.

Job title

Thin Films Technician

Experience level

5-10 years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

aerospace and defense

Location requirements

Camarillo, CA, remote work not allowed

Salary

$51k–$68k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

technical drawingsmathematicsprecision measuringMicrosoft Office

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

thin filmsmetrologychemical etchingcoating
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Camarillo, CA, USA

On-site City