Teledyne FLIR
aerospace and defense
Sr.MechanicalDesignEngineer
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“Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer at Teledyne FLIR. Skills: mechanical design, CAD design, assembly management, FEA, prototyping, testing, DFM/DFA. lead the mechanical design of lightweight, high‑performance systems and subsystems. own complex, high‑part‑count assemblies from concept through production”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver aerodynamically efficient, durable designs optimized for manufacturing and assembly; Deliver market leading designs
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting of design issues
incidental travel may be required, 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
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, 6+ years of professional experience in mechanical design of weight and size sensitive assemblies and components, system design ownership with demonstrated experience managing complex assemblies and ensuring system specifications are being met, Demonstrated record of technical innovation, research, and development of complex mechanical systems, CAD skills in both design and assembly management required, Robust parametric and top-down modeling experience is a must, Experience with PDM tools and understanding of configuration control practices, 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
Nice to Have
Experience with battery, motor, and/or UAV propulsion systems preferred, Expertise with Solidworks 3D modeling, drawing, and simulation software is strongly preferred, Experience leading technical projects and teams preferred
What You'll Do.
lead the mechanical design of lightweight
high‑performance systems and subsystems
high‑part‑count assemblies from concept through production
ensure robust interface definition
configuration control
and clear documentation through drawings and BOMs
top‑down CAD modeling
and testing to deliver aerodynamically efficient
durable designs optimized for manufacturing and assembly
drives design excellence
and seamless transition from development to sustained production with minimal oversight
own system and subsystem designs
own interfaces and integrate other team member’s subsystems into your assemblies
Control large part count assemblies in CAD and PLM
and ensure transition to documented control in BOMs and assembly drawings
Optimize for aerodynamic profiles and efficiencies
Utilize Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
and rapid prototyping to design products for durability
and manufacturing quality
Develop and conduct tests to validate design across full operational capability envelope and environment
Deliver market leading designs with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) / Design for Assembly (DFA) methods and techniques
Take ownership of assigned systems
Actively curate subsystem requirements
Coordinate with suppliers during development
Coordinate with production staff to provide training
Manufacturing Test Requirements (MTRs)
work instruction review
and troubleshooting of design issues
Create and control design data from concept to product support engineering change processes within Teledyne FLIR and with government customers as required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working closely with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and production; communication active collaboration with team leaders, management, and other team members is expected; Coordinate with suppliers during development; Coordinate with production staff
Communication Scope
communication active collaboration with team leaders, management, and other team members is expected
Process & Methodology
system design ownership with demonstrated experience managing complex assemblies, Experience leading technical projects and teams preferred, The Sr. Engineer takes broad, high-level requirements and feedback to generate specific design tasks and owns and drives meetings as applicable, Take ownership of assigned systems, programs, customers, etc., Actively curate subsystem requirements, performance, and timeline, Requires very little direction from management in moving projects forward against agreed upon timelines
Full Job Description
**Be visionary** 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** At Teledyne FLIR in Orem, UT we design and manufacture high quality drones to carry the best sensors into the toughest environments. Our extensive history includes working alongside organizations including U.S. Army, Marines, and US DOD Special Operations Community. We embrace cutting edge innovative technologies and design concepts to bring new capability to our warfighters. As an original equipment manufacturer of Drones (UAS), we are at the forefront of new American engineering and manufacturing technologies. The foundation of our company is the drive to build superior UAS through engineering excellence. You can expect diverse challenges that will require you to be agile and innovative in your work. You can also expect to be on a small team that strives to meet these challenges together. UAS development and the UAS market is still young and constantly changing. Your work will be varied and innovative by nature. **Job Summary:** The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer will lead the mechanical design of lightweight, high‑performance systems and subsystems, with a strong emphasis on advanced CAD design and assembly management. This role owns complex, high‑part‑count assemblies from concept through production, ensuring robust interface definition, configuration control, and clear documentation through drawings and BOMs. The engineer applies parametric, top‑down CAD modeling, FEA, prototyping, and testing to de
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