Systems Design Engineer

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.

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead the design, development, integration, and validation of complex systems spanning hardware, embedded software, and networking. This role requires strong technical breadth, exceptional problem‑solving skills, and the ability to guide cross‑functional engineering teams through architecture, implementation, and verification. The ideal candidate is highly hands‑on, fluent in Linux development environments, experienced with electronics and embedded interfaces, and comfortable mentoring engineers while driving high standards for code quality and documentation.

• System‑level architecture and integration of hardware and embedded software
• Embedded software development and low‑level driver implementation
• Cross‑disciplinary technical leadership and mentoring
• Linux‑based development environments, tool chains and embedded workflows
• System verification, validation, and troubleshooting
• Technical documentation and engineering communication
• Project planning, estimation, and execution tracking

• Architecture and integration of board‑level, computer‑based, and mixed hardware/software systems
• Embedded software development design, implementation and debugging including drivers (SPI, I²C, Serial, DMA, crypto/CRC accelerators, disk interfaces)
• RTOS integration and embedded filesystem development
• Linux toolchains and embedded workflows
• Networking, communications and physical layer technologies including Ethernet, CAN, RS‑485, I²C, and protocols such as IP, TCP/UDP, X/Y/ZMODEM, and encrypted communications
• Electronic schematic interpretation and evaluation of analog and digital circuits
• Data analysis using MATLAB/Octave and GIS tools to support engineering decisions
• Debugging across embedded environments using JTAG/SWD

• Oscilloscopes, DMMs, TDRs, network analyzers, and related lab equipment
• JTAG/SWD debugging tools
• Linux development toolchains
• MATLAB/Octave
• GIS tools

• Demonstrated experience across both hardware and embedded software domains
• Hands‑on laboratory experience with system bring‑up, testing, and troubleshooting
• Experience creating and managing Gantt charts, WBS structures, estimates, schedules, and resource plans
• Participation in and leadership of software, hardware, and mechanical design reviews
• Proven ability to mentor junior and mid‑level engineers
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a history of identifying and resolving system‑level issues
• Experience producing high‑quality technical documentation, engineering reports, and peer‑reviewed technical papers
• Ownership‑driven mindset with a strong commitment to quality, documentation, and engineering rigor
• Collaboration with hardware, firmware, software, mechanical, and IT teams
• Contribution to DevOps concepts, toolchains, and full‑stack system architectures

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 15+ years of experience, or
• Master’s degree in Engineering with 10+ years of experience

• Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a "US Person" (US Citizens, US Nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees or refugees)
• Full‑time, exempt position
• Office and laboratory environment with occasional field or test‑site work
• Limited travel for testing, vendor engagement, or program support
• Experience leading engineering teams through full lifecycle development from requirements to verification
• Knowledge of cryptographic modules, secure communications, and system security considerations
• Familiarity with DevOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, containerized environments, and embedded/web system interactions
• Experience with ruggedized, mission‑critical, or environmentally tested systems
• Exposure to safety‑critical or compliance standards such as DO‑178, DO‑254, ISO 26262, or IEC 61508
• Experience with marine underwater vehicles a preferred

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

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 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. ​