Sr. UAS Systems Integration Engineer (US Citizenship Required)

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense in the United States seeks a Senior UAS Systems Integration Engineer to support development, integration, testing, and optimization of next-generation small UAS. This role spans software, electrical, mechanical, and aerospace engineering, requiring hands-on integration of hardware and software, prototype flight testing, and debugging across subsystems.

The ideal candidate will work with avionics, sensors, and autonomy software, bringing aircraft from concept to production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
• 5+ years in UAS, aerospace, robotics, or autonomous systems.
• 3+ years hands-on experience developing, integrating, testing, or troubleshooting drones or autonomous platforms.
• Experience with Linux, Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools.
• Familiarity with C/C++, embedded systems, and common comms protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C).
• U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and troubleshoot avionics, sensors, communications, payloads, propulsion, and autonomy software.
• Collaborate with software, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to resolve cross-functional issues.
• Support system architecture, requirements development, interface definitions, and technical documentation.
• Bring up and validate prototype aircraft, including first power-on testing and software installation.
• Configure and tune flight controllers and autopilot (PX4/ArduPilot).
• Analyze flight logs and system data with Python or MATLAB.
• Plan and support laboratory, ground, and flight testing activities.
• Perform hardware debugging with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies.
• Troubleshoot RF communications, telemetry, and data links.
• Conduct root-cause investigations and drive system-level resolutions.

Skills

UAS experience

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python

Linux

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related

Tools

PX4

ArduPilot

MATLAB

CAN/UART/I2C

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. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description ** US Citizenship is required for this position. We are unable to hire 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

We are a dynamic and innovative company developing advanced military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for defense and government applications. We are seeking a Senior UAS Systems Integration Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, and optimization of next-generation small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). This role works at the intersection of software, electrical, mechanical, and aerospace engineering. The successful candidate will integrate hardware and software subsystems, support prototype development and flight testing, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and help mature new aircraft from concept through production. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineer with experience developing and debugging complex electro‑mechanical systems such as drones, robotics, aerospace systems, or other autonomous platforms.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Integrate and troubleshoot avionics, sensors, communications systems, payloads, propulsion systems, and autonomy software.
• Collaborate with software, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to resolve cross‑functional technical issues.
• Support system architecture, requirements development, interface definitions, and technical documentation.
• Bring up and validate new prototype aircraft, including first‑power‑on testing and software installation.
• Configure and tune flight controllers and autopilot systems such as PX4 or ArduPilot.
• Analyze flight logs and system data using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Plan and support laboratory, ground, and flight testing activities.
• Perform hardware debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and related test equipment.
• Troubleshoot RF communications systems including telemetry, command‑and‑control, and video links.
• Conduct root‑cause investigations and drive resolution of system‑level issues.
• Support battery systems, power architectures, manufacturing integration, and production transition activities.

Job Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in UAS, aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems, embedded systems, or similar complex products.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience developing, integrating, testing, or troubleshooting drones, robotics, or other autonomous systems.
• Experience with Linux, Python, MATLAB, or equivalent technical tools.
• Experience with electrical debugging and laboratory test equipment.
• Familiarity with C/C++, embedded systems, and common communication protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, CAN, UART, SPI, and I2C.
• Experience integrating and troubleshooting sensors such as GPS, IMUs, cameras, motor controllers, and related subsystems.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Desired/Preferred

• Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, MAVLink, ROS, or ROS2.
• Experience tuning flight control systems and analyzing flight data.
• Experience with RF communications, telemetry systems, datalinks, or SDRs.
• Experience with EO/IR payloads, computer vision systems, LiDAR, radar, or related sensor technologies.
• Experience with battery management systems (BMS) and power electronics.
• Experience with HIL/SIL testing environments.
• Experience supporting prototype development and manufacturing transition.
• Personal or professional experience with drones, RC aircraft, or robotics.

Why Join Us?

Develop cutting‑edge military UAS technology. Work across the full product lifecycle from concept through flight testing and production. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team solving complex engineering challenges. Gain hands‑on experience with autonomy, sensors, communications, power systems, and flight controls. Make a direct impact on next‑generation defense systems.

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. #AnyThreatAnywhere

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.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.