Field Systems Integration Engineer (US Citizenship Required)

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense is seeking a Field Systems Integration Engineer in the United States to deploy, test, and support software systems in lab and live field environments. You will bridge software development and end users, validating performance on actual hardware at customer sites and live test events.

Initial focus is system-level integration, field testing, and on-site troubleshooting, with growth into customer engagement, installations, and technical support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE and hands-on field experience.
• 5+ years in software integration, testing, deployment or system-level validation.
• Willing to travel up to 30% (domestic and some international).
• Experience with networks and computer systems.
• Experience deploying systems at customer sites or field environments.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate software in lab and field deployments to meet user and mission requirements.
• Design, execute, and maintain test plans; document defects from real-world environments.
• Collaborate with developers to diagnose issues during installations and field testing.
• Set up, configure, and integrate hardware/software for testing and customer installations.
• Provide technical support to customers remotely and on-site.
• Troubleshoot software, system, network, and deployment issues at customer sites.
• Travel regularly for installations, demonstrations, and test events.
• Develop deep product knowledge and act as a customer-facing technical resource in the field.
• Work independently in the field while contributing to a team.

Skills

Software integration

Testing

Deployment

System-level validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Surveillance hardware

Access control

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 is required. We are unable to consider applicants with a Green Card, applicants currently on a work visa, or applicants who need work visa sponsorship now or in the future.

The highly preferred work schedule for this position is M-F 6:30am - 3:30pm AZ MT.

Job Summary

The Field Systems Integration Engineer plays a critical, hands-on role deploying, testing, and supporting software systems in both lab and real-world field environments. This position bridges Software Development and end users by validating performance on actual hardware, at customer sites, and during live test events. Initial responsibilities focus on system-level software integration, field testing, and on-site troubleshooting. As product knowledge deepens, the role expands into direct customer engagement, installations, and technical support. Successful candidates are comfortable working outside a traditional office setting, thrive in dynamic field environments, and are motivated by delivering reliable software solutions where they are used.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Test and validate software in both lab and field deployments to ensure it meets user and mission requirements
• Design, execute, and maintain test plans; document and report defects from real-world operating environments
• Collaborate closely with developers to diagnose issues observed during installations, demonstrations, and field testing and improve product quality
• Set up, configure, and integrate hardware/software systems for internal testing and on-site testing, customer installations, and demos
• Provide technical support to customers and partners both remotely and on-site
• Troubleshoot software, system, network, and deployment issues at customer locations and test events
• Travel regularly for installations, demonstrations, and operational test events
• Develop deep product knowledge and act as a customer-facing technical resource in field environments
• Work independently in the field while contributing effectively to a collaborative engineering team

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, and hands-on field experience
• 5+ years of experience in software integration, testing, deployment, or system-level validation
• Strong understanding of computer systems and networking fundamentals
• Experience working in software development and test environments
• Experience supporting or deploying systems at customer sites or operational environments
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and customer-facing communication skills
• Able and willing to travel up to 30% for field deployments and installations (primarily domestic, some international)
• Experience with control systems (SCADA, surveillance, access control) preferred
• Familiarity with security or sensing hardware (cameras, radars, analytics platforms) preferred

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.