Senior Linux Software Engineer (US Citizenship Required)

Teledyne FLIR; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense seeks a Sr. Linux Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software for advanced analytical instrumentation systems. The role emphasizes Linux-based embedded development, instrument control, and data processing across the full SDLC.

Candidates should have 8+ years of software experience, strong C/C++ and C#/.NET skills, and a background in embedded systems. Collaboration with engineering, science, and manufacturing teams is essential for delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 8+ years of software development experience.
• Embedded Linux development including Linux configuration, Yocto/BitBake, kernel and driver development, device trees, U-Boot, and SWUpdate.
• Strong proficiency in C#, .NET, and object-oriented design; experience with C/C++ and Git.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and embedded systems throughout the SDLC.
• Develop software solutions for instrument control, data processing, and analytical algorithms.
• Implement user interfaces, data analysis capabilities, and instrument troubleshooting.
• Support new product development and sustain existing products through debugging and enhancements.
• Collaborate with engineering, science, project management, and manufacturing teams to deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Participate in design and code reviews and in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Embedded Linux development

Linux kernel development

C/C++

C#/.NET

Git

Multi-threaded programming

Debugging

Software security

Bash scripting

Yocto/BitBake

Device trees

U-Boot

SWUpdate

Rust

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Blazor

WebSockets

GraphQL

Job description

** US Citizenship is required for this position. We are unable to hire Green Card Holders, individuals who need a work visa, are currently on a work visa, or individuals who will require work visa sponsorship in the future. **

Job Summary

The Sr. Linux Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain applications and embedded software for advanced analytical instrumentation systems. This role spans the full software development lifecycle and requires expertise in Linux-based embedded systems, application development, instrument control, and software architecture for complex scientific products.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and embedded systems throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Develop software solutions ranging from instrument control and user interfaces to data processing and analytical algorithms.
• Implement innovative user interfaces, data analysis capabilities, and instrument troubleshooting and debugging
• Support new product development and sustain existing products through troubleshooting, enhancements, and defect resolution.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, scientific, project management, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 8+ years of software development experience.
• Hands-on experience with embedded Linux development, including Linux system configuration, Bash scripting, Yocto/BitBake, Linux kernel and driver development, device trees, U-Boot, software package management, and deployment/update frameworks such as SWUpdate.
• Strong proficiency in C#, .NET, and object-oriented software design.
• Experience with Git and collaborative software development practices.
• Experience developing software for embedded systems and distributed architectures.
• Strong understanding of multi-threaded programming, debugging, and software security principles.
• Programming experience in C and C++; Rust experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Blazor, WebSockets, and GraphQL.
• Experience with Docker or other containerization technologies.
• Experience with instrumentation control, scientific instruments, or mass spectrometry systems.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Familiarity with electro-mechanical systems and hardware integration.

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

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.