Sr. Research Engineer

This position can work a hybrid schedule from any of the following Teledyne FLIR office locations:
Elkridge, MD;
Freeport, PA;
West Lafayette, IN.

In order to technically lead a robotics and machine learning project Teledyne FLIR Defense is looking for a motivated Sr. Research Engineer who can serve as a Principal Investigator.

• Technically contribute to C++, Python, and CUDA codebases.
• Drive technical decision making, coordinating between software engineers and machine learning engineers, among a distributed internal and subcontractor team.
• Prepare technical reports and contractual deliverables for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Drive development of a mature machine learning stack.
• Research, evaluate, and implement newest techniques in machine vision, robotics, and deep learning.
• Ensure alignment with project goals, timelines, and compliance standards throughout the development lifecycle.

• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar technical field with 3+ years of relevant experience or Masters with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Foundational knowledge of deep learning techniques, familiarity with PyTorch and Data Version Control (DVC) is a plus.
• Strong foundation of linear algebra and statistics.
• Understanding of SLAM algorithms, 3D data, and numerical optimization.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex research projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively.
• Familiarity with Embedded Systems like the NVIDIA Orin.
• Familiarity with modern Linux/Unix operating systems like Ubuntu.
• Able and willing to travel approximately 20%, primarily domestic.

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.

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance