Senior Mechanical Engineer (US Citizenship Required)

** 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.

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better.

We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

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