Applications Engineer

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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:

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our global Applications (Pre-sales) Engineering team, supporting our growing portfolio of unmanned systems (UAS & UGS), maritime gimbaled camera solutions, and integrated Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms. This position will report to the Senior Manager of Applications Engineering, and will provide technical sales support to the Business Development & Sales (BDS) organization across diverse mission sets and environments. This role requires a strong foundation in systems integration, autonomous platforms, and communications technology—particularly as it relates to robotics, tactical networks, and sensor payloads. The ideal candidate will be customer-focused, technically curious, and able to confidently represent complex technology in operationally relevant scenarios. 30% - 40% travel (domestic and international) is required to support demonstrations, trade shows, customer engagements, and field assessments.

Ideal candidates will bring a solid foundation in UAS operations, FAA flight regulations, and payload integration, particularly in ISR, autonomous surveillance, and environmental sensing missions. A working knowledge of microwave Line of Sight (LOS) & mesh network datalink systems, flight planning software, and FAA Part 107 certification is a significant differentiator.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on pre-sales technical support for small UAS platforms, EO/IR gimbals, and various ChemBio detection payloads.
• Plan and execute live flight demonstrations, customer evaluations, and integration exercises across varied operating environments.
• Conduct site surveys and operational assessments to ensure airspace compliance, system readiness, and performance success.
• Offer subject matter expertise on UAS integration, data workflows, telemetry, and sensor calibration.
• Support FAA Part 107 compliance efforts and guide customers in navigating drone flight regulations and certifications.
• Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to provide field-based feedback for product enhancements.
• Assist with proposals, system diagrams, and technical documentation during RFI/RFP processes.
• Deliver product training to internal teams, customers, integrators, and resellers.
• Support technical presence at trade shows, industry demos, and VIP events.
• Maintain accountability for demo assets, including inventory tracking, shipping logistics, and post-demo evaluations.
• Conduct pre- and post-flight system checks, coordinating necessary repairs with service teams.
• Provide regular status updates on equipment location, condition, and availability. 

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, UAS, or Robotics related field preferred.
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in pre-sales, systems engineering, or field integrations for autonomous platforms, tactical ISR systems, autonomous vehicles.
• Strong understanding of wireless datalink systems, including LOS and mesh networking for ground or maritime systems.
• Familiarity with robotic platforms, teleoperation systems, or autonomous navigation technologies.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate strongly preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Working knowledge of IP networking, software deployment, and system-level troubleshooting, EO/IR sensor systems, gimbal stabilization, or other airborne sensing technologies.
• Effective communicator and confident presenter in customer-facing scenarios.
• Self-starter with ability to operate independently and across cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and mission objectives.
• Experience with camera payloads, radar, EO/IR gimbals, and C2 software applications preferred.
• Knowledge of defense and commercial security/surveillance architectures preferred.
• Exposure to international field deployments or high-tempo demo environments preferred.
• Able and willing to travel 30%–40%. Typical travel duration ranges from 3–10 days depending on project scope. Fieldwork may include rugged terrain, maritime environments, or remote test facilities.

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.

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.

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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. ​