Systems Validation Engineer

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR, based in Goleta, CA, is seeking a Systems Validation Engineer to design, develop, and execute software tests for infrared camera systems. You will work across hardware and software teams to ensure product quality through automated and manual validation.

The role emphasizes creating validation plans, building test frameworks, and applying PyTest, Jenkins, and other tools to improve test coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent industry experience.
• 2+ years in software verification, validation, or test engineering is preferred but not required.
• Strong debugging skills, especially for embedded systems.
• Experience testing camera/sensor/imaging systems is highly desirable.
• Proficient in Windows; Linux experience is a plus.
• Experience developing reusable automated test code and test reports.
• Experience creating validation test plans and automated/manual test cases.
• Familiar with CI tools like Jenkins and version control (Git/SVN).
• Familiar with Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated and manual test solutions for infrared camera systems.
• Create and maintain validation test applications and test frameworks.
• Develop and execute test plans, test procedures, and test cases.
• Analyze test results and document findings clearly and thoroughly.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and help resolve software and system-level issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve quality and testing.
• Support continuous improvement of validation processes and automation capabilities.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Embedded systems

Test automation

PyTest

Git

Jenkins

SVN

Jira

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field

Tools

Git

SVN

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Jenkins

PyTest

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

The Systems Validation Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and executing software test programs for both automated and manual testing of Teledyne FLIR infrared camera systems. This role supports product quality and reliability through the development, maintenance, and execution of camera validation test applications. Responsibilities include analyzing test results, documenting findings in a clear and organized manner, and collaborating with engineering teams to investigate and resolve identified issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated and manual test solutions for infrared camera systems.
• Create and maintain validation test applications and test frameworks.
• Develop and execute test plans, test procedures, and test cases.
• Analyze test results and document findings in a clear, detailed, and organized manner.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and help resolve software and system-level issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve product quality and test coverage.
• Support continuous improvement of software validation processes and automation capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in software verification, validation, or test engineering is preferred but not required.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, particularly related to embedded systems.
• Experience testing camera, sensor, imaging, or electro-optical systems is highly desirable.
• Proficiency using Windows as a development and test environment; Linux experience is a plus.
• Experience developing reusable automated test code, executing test cases, and generating test reports.
• Experience creating validation test plans and both automated and manual test cases.
• Test automation experience in embedded system development environments is highly desirable.
• Strong Python programming skills are required.
• Experience with C, C++, and/or C# is beneficial.
• Experience with PyTest is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with software version control systems (Git, SVN), project tracking tools, and defect tracking systems.
• Experience with Continuous Integration tools, particularly Jenkins, is a plus.
• Experience using Jama for test case management is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, and Confluence is desirable.
• Experience leveraging AI tools within software and systems validation workflows is highly beneficial.

Desired Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities with a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment.
• Creative mindset with the ability to think from the customer's perspective and identify real-world use cases and edge cases.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Security Requirement: Must be a U.S. Person.

Salary Range: $72,800.00-$97,100.000. The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

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.