Senior FPGA Firmware Engineer for Next-Gen Infrared Cameras

Talentify; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR in Goleta, California, is seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer to develop FPGA-based processing for next-generation infrared camera systems. You will implement advanced video-processing algorithms, develop camera-control features, and support high-speed sensor interfaces in a fast-paced engineering environment.

The role emphasizes strong digital hardware expertise, hands-on debugging, and collaboration across multiple engineering teams to deliver high-performance imaging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in electrical/computer engineering
• Minimum 5 years of digital hardware design and testing experience
• Proficiency in Verilog or VHDL for FPGA implementation
• Experience with high-speed interfaces and DDR/flash memory

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test FPGA-based firmware and digital hardware for infrared camera systems.
• Implement new video-signal-processing algorithms and camera-control features within FPGA architectures.
• Support integration of high-speed infrared sensor interfaces.
• Collaborate with Systems, Mechanical, Software, Firmware, and Video Processing teams to refine requirements.
• Create block diagrams, parts lists, and design review documentation.
• Perform hands-on testing using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and FPGA debugging tools.
• Support system-level troubleshooting, product integration, and design validation.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, high-performance imaging environment.

Skills

Digital hardware design

FPGA development

Verilog/VHDL

High-speed interfaces

Collaboration

Written communication

Education

Electrical or Computer Engineering degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

FPGA debugging tools

Job description

Teledyne FLIR in Goleta, California, is seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer to develop FPGA-based processing for next-generation infrared camera systems. You will implement advanced video-processing algorithms, develop camera-control features, and support high-speed sensor interfaces in a fast-paced engineering environment.

The role emphasizes strong digital hardware expertise, hands-on debugging, and collaboration across multiple engineering teams to deliver high-performance imaging