At Seek Thermal, we make the invisible visible. Our thermal imaging technology empowers professionals and consumers to detect, measure, and visualize heat — driving safety, efficiency, and innovation across industries.

We’re looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design, integration, and verification of our next-generation thermal imaging systems. You’ll collaborate with brilliant engineers in hardware, software, optics, and manufacturing to deliver cutting-edge imaging products used around the world.

What You’ll Do

Define system architecture and technical requirements for thermal imaging devices.
Conduct trade studies and develop performance budgets (NETD, MTF, latency, throughput).
Partner with cross-functional teams to guide roadmap planning and technical trade-offs.
Lead validation and verification testing for performance, reliability, and compliance.
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for system-level challenges.
Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in systems engineering.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field.
7+ years of experience in embedded systems or sensor-based product development.
Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or equivalent system modeling tools.
Experience with imaging sensors, optical alignment, calibration, or AI-enhanced imaging.
Strong communication skills and ability to lead in a collaborative environment.

Why Join Us

Work on innovative imaging technologies that impact multiple industries.
Collaborate with passionate, cross-functional experts.
Competitive pay, great benefits, and a mission-driven culture.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $145,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Due to the nature of our business, we are unable to sponsor a work Visa. Are you a permanent resident of the U.S.?

Ability to Commute:

Goleta, CA 93117 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Goleta, CA 93117: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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