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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

_** US Citizenship is required for this position. We are unable to hire individuals who need a work visa, are currently on a work visa, or individuals who will require work visa sponsorship in the future. **_

At Teledyne FLIR, we’re building the future of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for defense and security missions. Our Rogue 1 drone platform is redefining tactical robotics—and we’re looking for a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer to help drive its evolution. You’ll join a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team developing real-time control systems for next-gen military drones. If you thrive on solving complex problems and working hands-on with cutting-edge hardware, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

What you'll do

+ Design embedded software for drone systems in bare metal and embedded Linux environment using C++ and Python

+ Develop low-level hardware interfaces for sensors like GPS, IMU, and range finders

+ Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and flight test engineers

+ Build real-time algorithms and state machines for system control

+ Implement inter-system communications (serial, I2C, SPI, Ethernet)

+ Debug electrical systems using tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers

+ Manage code using Git and version control best practices

+ Travel to test sites as needed to support flight testing and integration

What you need

+ **Required:** BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

+ **Required:** Strong skills in C/C++ and object-oriented design

+ **Required:** 8+ years of experience in embedded software development

+ **Required:** Experience with RTOS, embedded Linux, and DevOps tools (e.g., Docker)

+ **Required:** Familiarity with ST Micro and NVIDIA embedded targets

+ **Advantage:** Experience with Yocto build systems and automated build tools

+ **Advantage:** Knowledge of real-time video streaming and metadata handling

+ **Required:** Clean driving record and willingness to travel

+ **Required:** Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

What we offer

+ Work on mission-critical drone systems used in defense operations

+ Collaborate with a high-performing, cross-functional team

+ Access to advanced tools and technologies

+ Competitive compensation and benefits

+ Opportunities to travel and test your work in real-world environments

+ A culture of innovation, ownership, and impact

What happens next

Apply online and our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your background aligns, we’ll reach out to schedule a conversation. We’ll keep you informed throughout the process.

_About Teledyne FLIR Defense:_

_Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to safeguarding lives with cutting-edge sensing and threat detection technologies. Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams. We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on life-saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities._

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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. ​

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day **.**

Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.