Embedded Software Developer – Robotics

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense in Utah is seeking an Embedded Software Developer to design and integrate software for unmanned aircraft systems. You will work across microcontrollers, RTOS, and embedded Linux, contributing from day one and collaborating on architecture while delivering robust embedded code.

The role emphasizes hands‑on development, hardware interaction, and maintenance of tooling, with a strong focus on reliability and performance for defense applications. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–3+ years of professional embedded software experience.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ for embedded targets.
• Experience across MCU firmware, RTOS, and embedded Linux.
• Solid understanding of microcontroller peripherals and inter‑device comms.
• Debug complex hardware/software interactions and resolve system‑level issues.
• Experience delivering reliable embedded software in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in C/C++ for microcontrollers, RTOS‑based systems, and embedded Linux.
• Design and implement core embedded constructs like state machines and timing logic.
• Integrate software across processors and subsystems including sensors and cameras.
• Develop and maintain low‑level drivers and hardware interfaces.
• Work with I2C, SPI, UART and Ethernet protocols.
• Perform system‑level debugging with logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Own features from design to testing and field support.
• Contribute to system architecture and interfaces with other engineers.
• Build and maintain internal tools and test utilities (often with Python).

Skills

C

C++

Embedded systems

RTOS

Embedded Linux

Python

Debugging

Microcontrollers

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Zephyr

FreeRTOS

I2C

SPI

UART

Ethernet

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

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

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

At Teledyne FLIR in Orem, we design and develop unmanned aircraft systems and mission‑critical payloads that operate in demanding environments. Our teams work closely with defense and security partners to deliver reliable, fielded systems where robustness, performance, and maintainability matter. We are a small, collaborative engineering team focused on solving real problems with disciplined engineering and clear ownership.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Embedded Software Developer to develop and integrate software for small unmanned aircraft systems and associated subsystems. This is a hands‑on, product‑focused role spanning microcontrollers, RTOS‑based systems, and embedded Linux. The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor who can work independently, contribute effectively from day one, and reason about software behavior across hardware and software boundaries. This role values system‑level awareness and the ability to participate meaningfully in architectural decisions while continuing to produce high‑quality embedded code.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in C and C++ for microcontrollers, RTOS‑based systems (e.g., Zephyr or similar), and embedded Linux platforms

• Design and implement core embedded constructs such as state machines, timing‑sensitive logic, and basic algorithms

• Integrate software across multiple interconnected processors and subsystems, including sensors, cameras, and payload devices

• Develop and maintain low‑level drivers and hardware interfaces

• Work with common embedded communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, and Ethernet

• Perform system‑level debugging using tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and in‑circuit debuggers

• Own features from initial design through implementation, integration, testing, and field support

• Contribute to system architecture and interface design in collaboration with other engineers

• Build and maintain internal tools, test utilities, and automation, often using Python

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 1-3+ years of professional experience developing embedded software for production systems

• Strong proficiency in C and C++ for embedded targets

• Experience working across multiple layers of an embedded system, including MCU firmware, RTOS‑based software, and embedded Linux

• Solid understanding of microcontroller peripherals and inter‑device communication protocols

• Demonstrated ability to debug complex hardware/software interactions and resolve system‑level issues

• Experience delivering reliable embedded software in a collaborative engineering environment

Helpful Experience (Nice to Have)

• Experience with UAS software stacks or autopilot systems, particularly PX4, including integration with sensors, payloads, or higher‑level system components

• Experience developing firmware for microcontrollers, including peripheral configuration and low‑level driver development

• Experience with real‑time operating systems such as Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or similar

• Board bring‑up and low‑level hardware/software debugging experience

• Familiarity with STM32, NVIDIA Jetson, or similar embedded platforms

• Exposure to UAS, robotics, or other complex embedded systems

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.

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

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.

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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.