Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
aerospace and defense
Sr.MechanicalEngineer
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“Sr. Mechanical Engineer at Teledyne Technologies Incorporated. Skills: lightweight structural design, structural optimization, low-mass design, aerodynamics, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), prototyping, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA). designs and develops lightweight, high‑performance mechanical structures and components for unmanned systems. structural optimization”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver durable, manufacturable solutions; ensure performance, quality, and schedule; translate high-level requirements into robust, production-ready hardware; Deliver market leading designs
Industry & Context.
structural optimization; analysis; troubleshooting of design issues
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 of Science in Mechanical Engineering required, 6+ years of professional experience in mechanical design of weight and size sensitive assemblies and components, part and assembly design experience showing optimization for stiffness and low mass, Demonstrated record of technical innovation, research, and development of complex mechanical systems, analytical skills with demonstrated experience in technologies that can be successfully applied to drone developments, 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.
designs and develops lightweight
high‑performance mechanical structures and components for unmanned systems
structural optimization
and prototyping to deliver durable
manufacturable solutions
owns designs from concept through production and sustainment
Utilize your experience with lightweight structural design and materials to design key components and structures for our current generation unmanned systems
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 and production
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
collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing; communication active collaboration with team leads, management, and other team members is expected; The Sr. Mechanical Engineer takes broad, high-level requirements and feedback to generate specific design tasks and owns and drives meetings as applicable
Communication Scope
communication active collaboration
Process & Methodology
technical leadership, design ownership, Require very little direction from management in moving projects forward against agreed upon timelines, Experience leading technical projects and teams preferred
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 Engineer designs and develops lightweight, high‑performance mechanical structures and components for unmanned systems. This role focuses on structural optimization, aerodynamics, and low‑mass design, using CAD, analysis, testing, and prototyping to deliver durable, manufacturable solutions. The engineer owns designs from concept through production and sustainment, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing to ensure perfor
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