Senior FPGA Firmware Engineer — High-Performance Imaging

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

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, seeks an experienced Firmware Engineer in Goleta, CA to develop FPGA-based processing for infrared camera systems. You will implement advanced video-signal-processing algorithms and support high-speed sensor interfaces in a fast-paced, high-performance imaging environment.

The role requires strong digital hardware expertise, hands-on debugging with test equipment, and collaboration across Systems, Mechanical, Software, Firmware, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in digital hardware design and testing.
• Strong experience with microprocessors, FPGAs, high-speed interfaces, DDR/flash memory.
• Proficiency in Verilog or VHDL for FPGA implementation and verification.
• Hands-on experience with test equipment and FPGA debugging tools.

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 closely with Systems, Mechanical, Software, Firmware, and Video Processing teams to refine requirements and ensure seamless system integration.
• Create block diagrams, parts lists, and design review documentation for complex electronic systems.
• Perform hands-on testing using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and FPGA debugging tools.
• Support system-level troubleshooting, product integration, and design validation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, dynamic engineering environment focused on innovation and high-performance imaging solutions.

Skills

Digital hardware design

FPGA design

Verilog or VHDL

Debugging with test equipment

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field OR equivalent applicable experience

Tools

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

FPGA debugging tools

ModelSim

Simulink

Job description

Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, seeks an experienced Firmware Engineer in Goleta, CA to develop FPGA-based processing for infrared camera systems. You will implement advanced video-signal-processing algorithms and support high-speed sensor interfaces in a fast-paced, high-performance imaging environment.

The role requires strong digital hardware expertise, hands-on debugging with test equipment, and collaboration across Systems, Mechanical, Software, Firmware, and