Systems Technologies Intern

Teledyne FLIR; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense invites applications for an Engineering Intern in the Systems Technologies Group. You will work with experienced engineers on imaging, control systems, embedded software, and algorithm development to advance sensing capabilities.

The internship runs through 2027, with part-time scheduling during spring and fall and full-time in summer. Pay is $35/hr; U.S. citizenship or export-control eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist with modeling and simulation of control systems using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Support testing and analysis of stabilization and tracking systems.
• Evaluate control system performance using collected test data.
• Help develop tools and automation scripts for engineering analysis.
• Support image quality evaluations and performance assessments.
• Assist with image processing algorithm development and testing.
• Analyze image artifacts and develop methods to improve image clarity and stability.
• Participate in laboratory and field testing activities.
• Assist in development of embedded software in C++.
• Support integration of algorithms onto FPGA, embedded processor, or heterogeneous computing platforms.
• Develop software test utilities, automated verification tools, and documentation.
• Participate in software debugging and performance optimization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

C++

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

C++

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

FPGA development

Embedded systems

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.

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

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

About The Systems Technologies Group

The Systems Technologies Group (STG) develops advanced imaging, image processing, embedded software, navigation, and control system technologies that improve product performance and mission effectiveness across a broad portfolio of electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems. STG serves as a centralized technology organization focused on developing, evaluating, testing, and deploying reusable technologies, algorithms, and engineering best practices.

STG's mission is to transform specialized technical expertise into scalable solutions that create competitive advantages in imaging, processing, and control technologies.

Position Overview

As an Engineering Intern within the Systems Technologies Group, you will work alongside experienced engineers and subject matter experts in imaging systems, image quality, control systems, embedded software, and advanced algorithm development. This internship provides hands-on experience developing technologies that enhance image quality, improve system stability, and enable next-generation sensing capabilities.

The position is designed for students who are passionate about solving challenging technical problems and who are interested in applying engineering principles to real-world aerospace, defense, and advanced sensing applications.

Responsibilities

The intern may support one or more of the following technical areas:

Control Systems & Navigation

• Assist with modeling and simulation of control systems using MATLAB and Simulink.
• Support testing and analysis of stabilization and tracking systems.
• Evaluate control system performance using collected test data.
• Help develop tools and automation scripts for engineering analysis.

Imaging & Image Quality

• Support image quality evaluations and performance assessments.
• Assist with image processing algorithm development and testing.
• Analyze image artifacts and develop methods to improve image clarity and stability.
• Participate in laboratory and field testing activities.

Embedded Software & Firmware

• Assist in development of embedded software in C++.
• Support integration of algorithms onto FPGA, embedded processor, or heterogeneous computing platforms.
• Develop software test utilities, automated verification tools, and documentation.
• Participate in software debugging and performance optimization.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Aerospace Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum GPA of 3.5
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Preferred

• Experience or coursework in one or more of the following:
• Control systems
• Signal processing
• Image processing
• Computer vision
• Embedded systems
• C++
• Python
• MATLAB/Simulink
• FPGA development
• Sensors, navigation systems, or robotics

Pay and Schedule

The internship ideally lasts all of 2027 - part time during the spring and fall semesters and full time during the summer semester. The pay is $35/hr. Alternative schedules can be discussed depending on the candidate.

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.

#FLIR

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.