** US Citizenship is required for this position. We are unable to hire Green Card Holders, individuals who need a work visa, are currently on a work visa, or individuals who will require work visa sponsorship in the future. **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 Senior Mechanical Engineer ideally 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. The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineer and collaborative leader who is passionate about mentoring junior engineers, driving innovation, and working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical solutions for our customers.
Primary Job 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.
Required Job Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree required, ideally in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- 7-10 years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in defense, military, or ruggedized integrated systems.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks and familiarity with ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.100 standards.
- Strong understanding of mechanical fabrication, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with specialized packaging solutions and electromechanical system integration.
- Experience designing with composite materials, including carbon fiber structures, layup definitions, fabrication specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience performing thermal analysis to evaluate component and system-level performance in demanding environmental conditions.
- Experience performing structural analysis, including static, dynamic, and wind load assessments for mobile, relocatable, and fixed-site systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to customers, management, and cross-functional teams.
- Highly organized with strong planning, prioritization, and documentation skills.
- Strong team-oriented mindset with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, program management, and customer-facing organizations.
- Able and willing to travel approximately 5% - 10%.
Preferred Job Qualifications:- Experience with welding, machining, injection molding, and sheet metal design.
- Familiarity with military standards and ruggedized system design.
- Experience supporting environmental qualification testing, including MIL-STD-810.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior mechanical engineers through technical guidance, design reviews, and hands-on coaching.
- Experience supporting customer design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and fielded system troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with FEA tools and thermal simulation software.
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.
Salary Range: $108,400.00-$144,500.000
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, local regulations (such as minimum wage), 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.
