Embedded Linux 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

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.

Job Summary:

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 an Embedded Linux 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.

Job Responsibilities:

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

• Develop, integrate, and debug device drivers for peripherals (I2c, SPI, UART, USB, etc.)

• Work with cross-compilation toolchains, build systems (Yocto, Buildroot, or similar), bootloaders, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Work in NVIDIA embedded Linux environment (Jetson, Jetpack)

• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and flight test engineers

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

• 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

Job Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or applicable technical field strongly preferred.

• 5 - 8+ years of relevant software engineering experience demonstrating ability to design and implement complex software subsystems. Experience should include all phases of the software development life cycle from product inception through design, implementation, new product introduction, and support.

• Complete command of the C/C++ programming language required. Exposure to object-oriented design methods and concepts is required. Familiarity with software development, configuration management, and defect tracking tools is assumed.

• Experience with Heterogeneous embedded targets, ST Micro & NVIDIA preferred.

• Experience with Linux based build systems, solid experience with Yocto preferred.

• Demonstrated competence in GIT source code management.

• Experience with automated build tools is a plus.

• Experience with real-time video streaming, including hardware-accelerated compression, transport, and MISB metadata management is a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to foster a cooperative environment.

• Strong team member with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Able and willing to travel to test sites as needed, using company vehicle (clean driving record is 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.

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better.

We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you're mission-driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, 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.