Mechanical Design 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

  

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to safeguarding lives with cutting-edge sensing and threat detection technologies. Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams.

We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on life-saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

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Job Summary:

The Surveillance Integration Systems (IS) Engineering Department within Teledyne FLIR consists of talented people with backgrounds in Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineering with focus on electromechanical design for complex integrated systems.  We design and develop an array of products composed of leading EO/IR cameras, radars, RF, and other sensors deployed on fixed, relocatable, and mobile platforms.  Our products are deployed around the world protecting lives and livelihoods.  Come be a part of our mission.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with experience in mechanical design for military applications. This role is integral to the development of high-performance integrated systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and other customers. You will lead mechanical design efforts from concept through implementation, testing, and delivery, working closely with cross-functional teams.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design and analyze mechanical systems including moving assemblies (e.g., masts, booms, support structures).
• Develop 3D CAD models, fabrication and assembly drawings using SolidWorks and ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to optimize designs for manufacturability and reliability.
• Conduct hand calculations and FEA to validate mechanical performance.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, both internal and customer-facing.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and customer service teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Document test plans, procedures, and engineering specifications.
• Reverse engineer complex components and assemblies as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 3-5 years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in defense or military systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and familiarity with ASME Y14.100 standards.
• Strong understanding of mechanical fabrication, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with specialized packaging solutions and electromechanical integration.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with welding, machining, injection molding, and sheet metal design.
• Familiarity with military standards and ruggedized system design.

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.

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Salary Range:

$86,700.00-$115,600.000

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. ​