EO​/IR Imaging Systems Engineer

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

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.

• 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

• 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
• Experience with MWIR imaging systems and cooled detectors 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

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.

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.