Teledyne Flir
aerospace and defense
Sr.EmbeddedSoftwareEngineer
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“Sr. Embedded Software Engineer at Teledyne Flir. Skills: Embedded Software Engineering, C, C++, microcontrollers, RTOS, embedded Linux, system integration, debugging. Develop and integrate software for small unmanned aircraft systems and associated subsystems. Develop embedded software in C and C++ for microcontrollers, RTOS-based systems, and embedded Linux platforms”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver reliable, fielded systems where robustness, performance, and maintainability matter
Industry & Context.
reason about software behavior across hardware and software boundaries; solving real problems
US Citizenship or Green Card Holder is required, 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, export control license from the U. S. Departments of State or Commerce
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree required, 5+ years of professional experience developing embedded software for production systems, proficiency in C and C++ for embedded targets, Experience working across multiple layers of an embedded system, including MCU firmware, RTOS-based software, and embedded Linux, Solid understanding of microcontroller peripherals and inter-device communication protocols, Demonstrated ability to debug complex hardware/software interactions and resolve system-level issues, Experience delivering reliable embedded software in a collaborative engineering environment, US Citizenship or Green Card Holder is required
Nice to Have
Experience with UAS software stacks or autopilot systems, particularly PX4, including integration with sensors, payloads, or higher-level system components, Experience developing firmware for microcontrollers, including peripheral configuration and low-level driver development, Experience with real-time operating systems such as Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or similar, Board bring-up and low-level hardware/software debugging experience, Familiarity with STM32, NVIDIA Jetson, or similar embedded platforms, Exposure to UAS, robotics, or other complex embedded systems
What You'll Do.
Develop and integrate software for small unmanned aircraft systems and associated subsystems
Develop embedded software in C and C++ for microcontrollers
and embedded Linux platforms
Design and implement core embedded constructs such as state machines
timing-sensitive logic
Integrate software across multiple interconnected processors and subsystems
Develop and maintain low-level drivers and hardware interfaces
Work with common embedded communication protocols such as I2C
Perform system-level debugging using tools such as logic analyzers
and in-circuit debuggers
Own features from initial design through implementation
Build and maintain internal tools
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborative engineering team; Contribute to system architecture and interface design in collaboration with other engineers
Process & Methodology
Own features from initial design through implementation, integration, testing, and field support
Full 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** _**** US Citizenship or Green Card Holder 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 in Orem, we design and develop unmanned aircraft systems and mission‑critical payloads that operate in demanding environments. Our teams work closely with defense and security partners to deliver reliable, fielded systems where robustness, performance, and maintainability matter. We are a small, collaborative engineering team focused on solving real problems with disciplined engineering and clear ownership. **Job Summary:** We are seeking a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer to develop and integrate software for small unmanned aircraft systems and associated subsystems. This is a hands‑on, product‑focused role spanning microcontrollers, RTOS‑based systems, and embedded Linux. The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor who can work independently, contribute effectively from day one, and reason about software behavior across hardware and software boundaries. This role values system‑level awareness and the ability to participate meaningfully in architectural decisions while continuing to produce high‑quality embedded code. **Job Duties & Responsibilities:** * Develop embedded software in C and C++ for microcontrollers, RTOS‑based systems (e.g., Zephyr o
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