Seek Thermal

Sr. Systems Engineer (Electrical Engineer)

Seek Thermal  •  Goleta, CA (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Hi, We’re Seek Thermal.

At Seek Thermal, we bring visibility to the unseen. Our innovative thermal imaging technology empowers professionals and consumers to measure, detect, and visualize heat — transforming the way people work, protect, and explore. Our products serve diverse markets including consumer electronics, industrial safety, public safety, and OEM applications.

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead the design, integration, and verification of advanced thermal imaging systems. Working closely with hardware, firmware, optical, and manufacturing teams, this role plays a key part in delivering innovative imaging products from concept through production.

This position reports directly to the VP of Engineering and will be instrumental in defining system architecture, validating performance, and mentoring team members to uphold engineering excellence.

We love where we work, and so can you.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Define and manage system architecture and technical requirements for thermal imaging products.
  • Perform system-level analyses and develop performance budgets (NETD, MTF, latency, throughput).
  • Collaborate with product management and technical leads to align product roadmaps and engineering strategies.
  • Develop and execute validation and verification plans for reliability, performance, and compliance.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for system-level issues across development phases.
  • Lead design reviews, ensuring requirements traceability and risk mitigation.
  • Partner with manufacturing, quality, and test teams to ensure smooth transition to production.
  • Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement in systems engineering processes.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong foundation in imaging sensor and system design.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for modeling and analysis.
  • Experience with optical alignment, calibration, and performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with AI-enhanced imaging, intelligent edge processing, or semiconductor fabrication preferred.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in embedded systems or sensor-based product development.

Additional Information

Why Seek Thermal

  • Collaborate with experts shaping the future of thermal imaging.
  • Be part of a mission-driven team that values innovation, quality, and integrity.
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

This is an onsite position, not remote

Seek Thermal

About Seek Thermal

Seek Thermal engineers and manufactures low-cost, high-resolution thermal imaging cameras and OEM thermal cores. Founded by industry pioneers who spent 40 years advancing the state of military and professional-grade thermal technologies, Seek Thermal has developed a breakthrough line of products at competitive price points making this technology more accessible to manufacturers and end users. The company’s products serve the firefighting, law enforcement and commercial markets, among others, under its own brand and OEM offerings.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Santa Barbara, CA
Year Founded
2012
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