FLIR Systems, Inc.
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US - Orem, UTtime type:
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REQ31808**Be visionary**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**We’re pushing the boundaries of unmanned aerial systems to support the Department of Defense with precision, reliability, and innovation. As a Sr. Drone Robotics Engineer you’ll design and refine flight control and payload pointing algorithms for small UAVs (sUAS) that operate in complex environments. You’ll work with cutting-edge sensors and embedded systems, helping drones fly smarter and respond faster. If you thrive on solving hard problems and building robust control systems, we want to hear from you.**What you'll do*** Develop and improve flight control and payload pointing algorithms* Analyze drone performance using simulation and data tools* Evaluate, improve, and integrate existing algorithms into software code base* Integrate data from sensors like cameras, GPS, IMUs, and laser range finders* Develop embedded software in C, C++, Python, and MATLAB* Work in a Linux-based development environment* Strengthen algorithm robustness through simulation and testing* Travel to test sites as needed (company vehicle provided)**What you need*** **Required:** Strong skills in C, C++, embedded systems, and Linux* **Required:** Experience with robotic algorithm development and implementation* **Required:** 5+ years working with complex robotic or UAV systems* **Required:** Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field* **Advantage:** 3+ years developing drone or robotics algorithms (e.g., Kalman filtering)* **Advantage:** Drone autopilot development or tuning experience* **Advantage:** Willingness to travel and a clean driving record* **Required:** 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.**What we offer*** Work on mission-critical UAV systems for defense applications* Collaborate with a team of experts in robotics and aerospace* Opportunities to innovate and shape next-gen drone technologies* Competitive compensation and benefits* Travel opportunities to test sites and field deployments* A culture of technical excellence and purpose-driven work**What happens next**Apply online and our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your background aligns, we’ll reach out to schedule a conversation. We’ll keep you informed throughout the process.***About Teledyne FLIR Defense****Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to safeguarding lives with cutting-edge sensing and threat detection technologies. Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams. We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on life-saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.**#TeledyneFLIRDefenseJobs*#FLIRTeledyne 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/Affirmative Action 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
US - Orem, UTtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
REQ31808**Be visionary**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**We’re pushing the boundaries of unmanned aerial systems to support the Department of Defense with precision, reliability, and innovation. As a Sr. Drone Robotics Engineer you’ll design and refine flight control and payload pointing algorithms for small UAVs (sUAS) that operate in complex environments. You’ll work with cutting-edge sensors and embedded systems, helping drones fly smarter and respond faster. If you thrive on solving hard problems and building robust control systems, we want to hear from you.**What you'll do*** Develop and improve flight control and payload pointing algorithms* Analyze drone performance using simulation and data tools* Evaluate, improve, and integrate existing algorithms into software code base* Integrate data from sensors like cameras, GPS, IMUs, and laser range finders* Develop embedded software in C, C++, Python, and MATLAB* Work in a Linux-based development environment* Strengthen algorithm robustness through simulation and testing* Travel to test sites as needed (company vehicle provided)**What you need*** **Required:** Strong skills in C, C++, embedded systems, and Linux* **Required:** Experience with robotic algorithm development and implementation* **Required:** 5+ years working with complex robotic or UAV systems* **Required:** Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field* **Advantage:** 3+ years developing drone or robotics algorithms (e.g., Kalman filtering)* **Advantage:** Drone autopilot development or tuning experience* **Advantage:** Willingness to travel and a clean driving record* **Required:** 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.**What we offer*** Work on mission-critical UAV systems for defense applications* Collaborate with a team of experts in robotics and aerospace* Opportunities to innovate and shape next-gen drone technologies* Competitive compensation and benefits* Travel opportunities to test sites and field deployments* A culture of technical excellence and purpose-driven work**What happens next**Apply online and our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. If your background aligns, we’ll reach out to schedule a conversation. We’ll keep you informed throughout the process.***About Teledyne FLIR Defense****Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to safeguarding lives with cutting-edge sensing and threat detection technologies. Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams. We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on life-saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.**#TeledyneFLIRDefenseJobs*#FLIRTeledyne 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/Affirmative Action 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr