Systems Engineer

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

Job Summary:

This is an onsite role based in Goleta, CA, with limited or no relocation assistance available.

Serve as technical leader for one or more interdisciplinary teams focused on development of new thermal-imaging products. The role requires broad knowledge of infrared imaging systems, outstanding communication & interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated facility for leading a team through all phases of development.  The Systems Engineer serves as primary technical authority, responsible for defining and realizing state-of-the-art thermal-imaging products.

•             Define and manage systems requirements, verify the eventual design complies with them

•             Perform and document market research and system-level trades to

optimize system architecture; define innovative solutions to complex technical challenges

•             Manage technical risks, integrate and test product designs, and

troubleshoot / resolve unexpected problems

•             Coordinate with product management, design engineers, production personnel, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure achievement of technical milestones

•             Collaborate with other systems engineers in peer-reviews, in optimizing best practices, and in coaching / training activities with R&D cycle

Job Qualifications:

•  BS or higher in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or other related technical field.

• Strong initiative & drive.  As technical leaders of complex development projects, a Systems Engineer must prioritize, multi-task, and lead by example.  A growth mindset is essential to stay abreast of technology trends, take advantage of lessons learned, and acquire new approaches.

• Stellar oral & written communication.  The Systems Engineer generates much of a design’s documentation and has oversight responsibility for all of it.  He/she is also the focal point for technical coordination.

• Demonstrated authority as a problem solver with a track record of innovative solutions.

• Previous Systems Engineering experience is highly advantageous.  Prior participation in product development is also very valuable to this role.

• While previous experience with thermal imaging technology is not required, ability to learn on the job is essential.  Familiarity with optics, sensors, electronics, mechanical design, software development, and/or advanced signal processing will provide a head start to the knowledge ultimately needed to lead development of our future products. 

• Systems Engineers must be onsite as required to lead project teams.

• Occasional travel (customer / supplier visits, tradeshows, company symposia) is required.

• The role has no direct reports.  However, successful Systems Engineers excel at leading development teams and providing technical oversight.

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.

Salary Range:

Pay Transparency

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, 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/Affirmative Action 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. ​