Firmware Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated • Goleta, CA

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About The Position

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 Overview Teledyne FLIR is seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer to develop FPGA‑based processing for next‑generation infrared camera systems. This role focuses on implementing advanced video‑processing algorithms, developing new camera‑control features, and supporting high‑speed infrared sensor interfaces. The ideal candidate brings strong digital hardware expertise, hands‑on debugging skills, and familiarity with modern microprocessor, memory, FPGA, and interface technologies. This position is based in Goleta, California. Must be US Citizen or PERM Resident

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field OR equivalent applicable experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in digital hardware design and testing.
• Strong background with microprocessors, FPGAs, high‑speed interfaces, DDR/flash memory, and complex electronic system design.
• Proficiency in Verilog or VHDL for FPGA implementation and verification.
• Hands‑on experience with logic analyzers, high‑speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, and FPGA debugging tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑moving product development environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong collaboration abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Xilinx, Intel/Altera, Lattice, or Microchip FPGA families.
• Experience writing embedded drivers for I2C, SPI, display interfaces, UART, USB, or Bluetooth.
• Background in image‑processing pipelines for camera systems.
• Experience with ISO 26262 automotive safety compliance.
• Signal‑processing experience.
• Familiarity with ModelSim, MATLAB, or Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test FPGA‑based firmware and digital hardware for infrared camera systems.
• Implement new video‑signal‑processing algorithms and camera‑control features within FPGA architectures.
• Support integration of high‑speed infrared sensor interfaces.
• Collaborate closely with Systems, Mechanical, Software, Firmware, and Video Processing teams to refine requirements and ensure seamless system integration.
• Create block diagrams, parts lists, and design review documentation for complex electronic systems.
• Perform hands‑on testing using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and FPGA debug tools.
• Support system‑level troubleshooting, product integration, and design validation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to a fast‑paced, dynamic engineering environment focused on innovation and high‑performance imaging solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees