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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
- **Location:** Goleta, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $113,600.0 - $151,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bluetooth, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors, Firmware, Flash Memory, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), MATLAB, Signal Processing, Simulink, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Video Editing, ModelSim
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gflga5

## About the Role

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins., + Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field OR equivalent applicable experience.

 + Minimum 5 years of experience in digital hardware design and testing.

 + Strong background with microprocessors, FPGAs, high-speed interfaces, DDR/flash memory, and complex electronic system design.

 + Proficiency in Verilog or VHDL for FPGA implementation and verification.

 + Hands-on experience with logic analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, and FPGA debugging tools.

 + Ability to thrive in a fast-moving product development environment.

 + Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

 + Experience with Xilinx, Intel/Altera, Lattice, or Microchip FPGA families.

 + Experience writing embedded drivers for I2C, SPI, display interfaces, UART, USB, or Bluetooth.

 + Background in image-processing pipelines for camera systems.

 + Experience with ISO 26262 automotive safety compliance.

 + Signal-processing experience.

 + Familiarity with ModelSim, MATLAB, or Simulink.

## Description

Teledyne FLIR is seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer to develop FPGA-based processing for next-generation infrared camera systems. This role focuses on implementing advanced video-processing algorithms, developing new camera-control features, and supporting high-speed infrared sensor interfaces. The ideal candidate brings strong digital hardware expertise, hands-on debugging skills, and familiarity with modern microprocessor, memory, FPGA, and interface technologies.

This position is based in Goleta, California.

Must be US Citizen or PERM Resident

Key Responsibilities

 + Design, develop, and test FPGA-based firmware and digital hardware for infrared camera systems.

 + Implement new video-signal-processing algorithms and camera-control features within FPGA architectures.

 + Support integration of high-speed infrared sensor interfaces.

 + Collaborate closely with Systems, Mechanical, Software, Firmware, and Video Processing teams to refine requirements and ensure seamless system integration.

 + Create block diagrams, parts lists, and design review documentation for complex electronic systems.

 + Perform hands-on testing using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and FPGA debug tools.

 + Support system-level troubleshooting, product integration, and design validation throughout the development lifecycle.

 + Contribute to a fast-paced, dynamic engineering environment focused on innovation and high-performance imaging solutions.


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