Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and support advanced infrared camera systems. You will create electronic interfaces and printed circuit board assemblies for high‑performance video, taking designs from concept through production.

The role requires deep electronics knowledge, problem‑solving skills, and collaboration with Systems, Software, Firmware, Mechanical, and PCB teams to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar engineering environment.
• Experience with Cadence/Allegro, LTSpice, HyperLynx or Ansys.
• Experience taking products from concept through production.
• Strong background in electronics design, system integration, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with oscilloscope and network analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, analyze, and troubleshoot electronic systems for infrared camera products.
• Design electronic interfaces that enable high‑quality digital and analog video output from infrared focal plane arrays.
• Work with Systems, Software, Firmware, Mechanical, and PCB Layout teams to refine requirements and interfaces.
• Perform hardware/software system trade studies and present design reviews.
• Develop low‑noise power systems, ADC circuits, and video output electronics.
• Support manufacturing with test and assembly processes.

Skills

Electronics design

System integration

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Cadence/Allegro

LTSpice

HyperLynx

Ansys

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.

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

The Electrical Engineer plays a key role in the design, development, and support of advanced infrared camera systems. This position involves creating electronic interfaces and printed circuit board assemblies for high‑performance digital and analog video, supporting new and existing products, and collaborating closely with cross‑functional engineering teams. The role requires strong technical depth, problem‑solving ability, and the capability to take designs from concept through production.

Must be US Citizen or PERM Resident

Key Responsibilities

• Research, Design & Development — Design, develop, analyze, and troubleshoot electronic systems and components for infrared camera products. Provide senior‑level engineering support throughout the product lifecycle.
• Camera System Electronics — Design electronic interfaces that enable high‑quality digital and analog video output from state‑of‑the‑art Infrared Focal Plane Arrays.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Work closely with Systems, Software, Firmware, Mechanical, and PCB Layout teams to refine requirements, define interfaces, and ensure cohesive system integration.
• Design Reviews & System Trades — Perform hardware/software system trade studies. Prepare and present design reviews to internal teams and customers.
• Electronics Design — Develop low‑noise power systems, ADC circuits, communication interfaces, and video output electronics across multiple formats.
• Product Development Support — Partner with Project and Program Managers to define schedules and support manufacturing with test and assembly processes.
• Packaging & Compliance — Consider electronics packaging, power/thermal constraints, compliance testing, and end‑of‑life forecasting during product design.
• Verification & Testing — Create verification plans, generate test stimuli, execute tests, and debug issues during integration and production phases.
• Documentation & Release — Produce and maintain complete design documentation in accordance with internal procedures. Support manufacturing and customers throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manufacturing Support — Serve as a liaison between Design Engineering and Camera Manufacturing to resolve design or production issues. Develop test and troubleshooting hardware as needed.
• Customer Support — Assist Client Services with technical questions related to camera products.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar engineering environment.
• Experience with industry standard schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Cadence/Allegro as well as simulation tools such as LTSpice and Hyperlynx or Ansys.
• Demonstrated experience taking products from concept through production.
• Strong background in electronics design, system integration, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with hardware design tools and test equipment such as oscilloscopes and network analyzers.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be US Citizen or PERM Resident

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the infrared or imaging industry.
• Familiarity with IC design support.
• Background working with cross‑functional and international engineering teams.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and transitioning designs to production.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and take initiative.

Salary Range

$113,600.00-$151,400.000

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.