EO/IR Imaging Systems Engineer

Teledyne Technologies • Orlando, FL

5h

About The Position

Teledyne FLIR Defense is seeking an EO/IR Imaging Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, and optimization of advanced imaging systems, with a primary focus on MWIR platforms. This role provides system level technical ownership of image performance and works across electronics, FPGA, firmware, algorithms, optics, and systems engineering disciplines to ensure robust and reliable imaging performance. The Imaging Systems Engineer contributes across the full product lifecycle, from early concept and system architecture through design, integration, design validation Test (DVT), new product introduction (NPI), and product sustainment. The role requires a hands on engineer who can analyze image performance issues, drive cross discipline collaboration, and help ensure predictable program execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 6–10 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience, in Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 3–7+ years of experience in imaging systems, EO/IR systems, or electronics intensive product development
• Strong hands-on experience with electronics design, troubleshooting, and system integration
• Experience using MATLAB for image processing, data analysis, or algorithm development
• Familiarity with FPGA based systems and image processing pipelines
• Experience characterizing and optimizing imaging system performance
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a cross functional, fast paced development environment
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MWIR imaging systems and cooled detectors preferred
• Experience supporting DVT, qualification, or NPI activities preferred
• Familiarity with optical performance metrics such as noise, uniformity, resolution, or image artifacts preferred
• Experience providing system level technical leadership on complex products preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and optimize EO/IR imaging systems, with emphasis on MWIR performance
• Support system architecture development and requirements decomposition related to image quality and performance
• Provide system level ownership of image performance throughout development and test phases
• Analyze and mitigate image artifacts, noise sources, and performance limitations using measured data
• Use MATLAB and data analysis tools to evaluate image performance metrics and characterization results
• Drive design improvements based on system level performance measurements
• Support detector front‑end electronics and integrated dewar cooler assemblies (IDCAs)
• Contribute to FPGA based image pipelines, including interface definition, timing, and data flow
• Collaborate with firmware and algorithm teams to resolve system interaction issues affecting image quality
• Support DVT, qualification, and NPI activities
• Assist with root‑cause analysis of integration or field issues related to imaging performance
• Work closely with EE, FPGA, software, optics, mechanical, and systems engineers throughout development and sustainment

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level