Lead UAS Systems Integration Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense is seeking a Senior UAS Systems Integration Engineer in Utah to support integration, testing, and optimization of next‑generation sUAS. The role sits at the intersection of software, electrical, mechanical, and aerospace engineering to mature aircraft from concept through production.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in electro‑mechanical systems, avionics, sensors, and flight control software, plus strong problem solving and documentation skills. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in UAS, aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems, embedded systems, or similar complex products.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience developing, integrating, testing, or troubleshooting drones, robotics, or other autonomous systems.
• Experience with Linux, Python, MATLAB, or equivalent technical tools.
• Experience with electrical debugging and laboratory test equipment.
• Familiarity with C/C++, embedded systems, and common communication protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, CAN, UART, SPI, and I2C.
• Experience integrating and troubleshooting sensors such as GPS, IMUs, cameras, motor controllers, and related subsystems.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and troubleshoot avionics, sensors, communications systems, payloads, propulsion systems, and autonomy software.
• Collaborate with software, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to resolve cross-functional technical issues.
• Support system architecture, requirements development, interface definitions, and technical documentation.
• Bring up and validate new prototype aircraft, including first-power-on testing and software installation.
• Configure and tune flight controllers and autopilot systems such as PX4 or ArduPilot.
• Analyze flight logs and system data using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Plan and support laboratory, ground, and flight testing activities.
• Perform hardware debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and related test equipment.
• Troubleshoot RF communications systems including telemetry, command-and-control, and video links.
• Conduct root-cause investigations and drive resolution of system-level issues.
• Support battery systems, power architectures, manufacturing integration, and production transition activities.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Linux

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Embedded systems

Ethernet

CAN

UART

SPI

I2C

Job description

Teledyne FLIR Defense is seeking a Senior UAS Systems Integration Engineer in Utah to support integration, testing, and optimization of next‑generation sUAS. The role sits at the intersection of software, electrical, mechanical, and aerospace engineering to mature aircraft from concept through production.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in electro‑mechanical systems, avionics, sensors, and flight control software, plus strong problem solving and documentation skills. U.S.