Sr. Software Engineer (US Citizenship Required)

Frontdoor Defense; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense in Wilsonville, Oregon, is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to lead end-to-end development of mission-critical defense software.

The role emphasizes .NET server-side tech and some desktop development, with a hands-on leadership path and no people-management duties. The ideal candidate has 10-15+ years of experience shipping production software across Windows and Linux, with strong C#/NET Core, REST, WPF, JSON, LINQ, and microservices skills and familiarity with C++, NoSQL,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required.
• 10-15+ years of software development experience on Windows and Linux.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects independently.
• Strong skills in .NET server-side development and object-oriented design.
• Experience with C#, .NET Core, REST, WPF, JSON, LINQ, and microservices.
• Familiarity with C++, NoSQL, WebSockets, and video protocols a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality software for defense and border security applications.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, product managers, and project leads.
• Lead software initiatives while staying hands-on with coding.
• Solve challenging technical problems across server-side and desktop platforms.
• Develop and optimize client-server and distributed systems.
• Implement multi-threaded and asynchronous programming patterns.
• Work with internet protocols (HTTP, TCP, UDP, SSL) and video streaming.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and team members.

Skills

Leadership

Software architecture

C#/.NET

Distributed systems

Multithreading

REST

WPF

Microservices

C++

WebSockets

Agile/Lean

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree (plus)

Tools

C++

NoSQL

WebSockets

Video protocols

Windows/Linux

REST

Job description

Sr. Software Engineer (US Citizenship Required)

Lead end-to-end development of mission-critical defense software

Location: Wilsonville, Oregon

About The Role

Software Engineer

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 Summary:

Teledyne FLIR is looking for a career Software Engineer to join our Surveillance team who has experience leading complex projects independently from inception to completion. This team, along with a sibling location in Victoria, BC, delivers military-grade software and hardware solutions for defense and border security applications. As customer demand continues to grow, we are seeking a strong software professional to help develop the next generation of mission-critical solutions.

This position focuses heavily on the Microsoft platform, with an emphasis on.NET server-side technologies and some desktop development. We are seeking an experienced software engineer who has intentionally chosen the technical individual contributor path and enjoys remaining deeply involved in software design, development, and problem solving. While this role provides significant technical leadership and ownership of complex initiatives, it is not a people-management or product-management role. The ideal candidate will have 10-15+ years of experience shipping production software and will enjoy solving challenging technical problems while collaborating effectively with teammates and stakeholders. Experience with client-server and distributed architectures, front-end UI, middle-tier systems, and multithreaded applications is highly desirable.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality software for defense and border security applications
• Collaborate with developers, QA, product managers, and project leads
• Lead software initiatives while staying hands-on with coding
• Solve challenging technical problems across server-side and desktop platforms
• Develop and optimize client-server and distributed systems
• Implement multi-threaded and asynchronous programming patterns
• Work with internet protocols (HTTP, TCP, UDP, SSL) and video streaming
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and team members
• Participate in testing and resolving software defects

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field required, Master's degree a plus
• 10-15+ years of software development experience on Windows and Linux platforms
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects independently and collaborate effectively are required
• Strong skills in .NET server-side development and object-oriented design
• Experience with C#,.NET Core, REST, WPF, JSON, LINQ, and microservices
• Familiarity with C++, NoSQL, WebSockets, and video protocols a plus
• Experience with agile or lean development practices a plus
• Able and willing to travel approximately 10% for demos and installations (domestic and international)

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.

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.