Applicants must be a US citizen or US person/green card holder, we are not able to hire individuals currently on a work visa or requiring sponsorship.

* This position can work from our office in Orlando, FL or Billerica, MA. *

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team responsible for developing next generation multi-spectral (infrared, low-light, and visible light) imaging systems. Candidates must be self-motivated, able to work independently as well as collaboratively on complex systems, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Architect and design real time, embedded, software systems, using asymmetric multiprocessing techniques, in a multithreaded environment. Exposure to commercial, real-time operating systems (for example Linux, VxWorks, FreeRTOS, etc).
• Implement complex image processing algorithms.
• Design and implement real-time multi-processor communication methodologies.
• Design and implement low level hardware interfacing software for optimal integration of imaging sensors.
• Create and develop a team environment, including building collaborative relationships and participating in cross-discipline coalitions to ensure knowledge is shared across teams and projects.
• Collaborate with FPGA, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineers during all phases of design, development, and testing of the software.
• Implement complex serial and packetized protocols on Ethernet, MS1553, ARINC, CAN, and/or serial connections, such as TCP/IP, RTP, NMEA, ISA, or JSON.
• Aid in the hiring and recruiting of new team members.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and deliver unity of effort.

Job Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or applicable technical field required.
• 15 years of relevant software engineering experience that demonstrates the ability to design and implement complex software subsystems preferred. This experience should include all phases of the software development life cycle from product inception, through design, implementation, new product introduction, and support.
• Complete command of the C/C programming language is required and exposure to object-oriented design methods and concepts is required. Familiarity with software development, configuration management, and defect tracking tools is assumed.
• Experience with version control software, Perforce, GIT or similar tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence different personality types.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to foster a cooperative environment.
• Strong team member with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and deliver unity of effort.

Experience in the following is a plus:

• Experience with Linux kernel drivers and interfacing to custom hardware.
• Experience with automated build tools.
• Experience with SQL or other databases.
• Familiarity with the Qt Application Framework, particularly using QML.
• Experience with real-time video streaming, including hardware-accelerated compression, transport, MISB metadata management, multicast, and quality of service management.
• Implementation of convolutional neural networks as applied to object detection, recognition, and identification, of video or image processing, particularly in a real-time environment.
• Demonstrated technical team lead experience a plus.

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 safeguarding lives with cutting-edge sensing and threat detection technologies. Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams. We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on life-saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

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