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Teledyne

Research Scientist

Durham, NC · On-site

Join Teledyne Scientific & Imaging as a Research Scientist ! Are you ready to launch your career to ... mechanical engineering. What You'll Do: * Define, develop, and deliver innovative solutions for ...

Teledyne FLIR LLC

Research Scientist

Durham, NC · On-site

Join Teledyne Scientific & Imaging as a Research Scientist ! Are you ready to launch your career to ... mechanical engineering. What You'll Do: * Define, develop, and deliver innovative solutions for ...

Iowa State University

Research Scientist III

Ames, IA · On-site

Research Scientist III Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications ... S. degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering ...

Iowa State University

Research Scientist III

Ames, IA · On-site

Position Title:Research Scientist III Job Group:Professional & Scientific Required Minimum ... S. degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering ...

ISEE

Research Scientist - Machine Learning

ISEE is seeking full-time Research Scientists to join our team. The ideal candidate has several ... Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a ...

ISEE

Research Scientist - Machine Learning

ISEE is seeking full-time Research Scientists to join our team. The ideal candidate has several ... Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Engineering, Machine Learning, Statistics, or a ...

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How much do temporary research scientist mechanical engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary research scientist mechanical engineering in the United States is $130,117.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Research Scientist Mechanical Engineering vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectTemporary Research Scientist Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, research experienceBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, professional licensure optional
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academic institutions, R&D departmentsManufacturing, design firms, industrial settings
Employer & Industry UsageResearch projects, academic research, R&D divisionsProduct development, systems design, manufacturing

The main difference is that a Temporary Research Scientist Mechanical Engineering focuses on conducting research and experimental work in labs or academic settings, often on short-term projects. In contrast, a Mechanical Engineer typically applies engineering principles to design, develop, and manufacture products or systems in industrial environments. Both roles require a background in mechanical engineering, but their work focus and environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Research Scientist Mechanical Engineering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,117 per year, or $62.6 per hour.

Research Scientist

Teledyne

Durham, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Teledyne Technologies rating

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 161 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Be visionary

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 Scientific & Imaging as a Research Scientist!

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 a powerhouse in R&D innovation, the home of Teledyne's Central Research Laboratory, and the world's leading provider of infrared sensors, with over 60 years of tech evolution and customers like NASA, ESA, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
TSC's Intelligent Systems Laboratory in North Carolina is a state-of-the-art research and development research facility, dedicated to R&D in the areas of computational neuroscience, deep learning, machine learning, persistent surveillance, autonomous systems, and computer vision. The laboratory currently is host to world-class scientists and engineers, with advanced degrees in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, neuroscience, chemistry, biomedical engineering, and mechanical engineering.
What You'll Do:

  • Define, develop, and deliver innovative solutions for advanced technology applications

  • Conduct research in artificial intelligence, autonomy, target detection & tracking, and decision systems

  • Design and implement advanced algorithms on PC, GPU, and embedded architectures

  • Perform sophisticated signal processing, statistical analysis, and systems engineering tasks

  • Support hardware/software integration, testing, and evaluation of applied technologies

  • Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and collaborative research proposals

  • Travel occasionally to support programs and collaborations (less than 5%)

What You Need:

  • Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

  • 0-5 years of post-doctoral or equivalent research experience

  • Proficiency in scientific programming with Python

  • Hands-on experience with C and/or C++

  • Strong background in signal processing and statistical analysis

  • Experience with CUDA and GPU programming (strongly desired)

  • Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills

  • U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance

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

Why Teledyne?
Our innovations are "Everywhere You Look" - from the James Webb Space Telescope to atomic clocks. 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.
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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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