Applications Engineer (Technical Sales & Export Classification Focus)

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking an Applications Engineer for the Teledyne Cable Solutions group. You will bridge engineering, manufacturing, and customers to ensure compliant, technically sound cable solutions and support global growth.

The role emphasizes ITAR awareness, project management, and cross-functional teamwork with opportunities for career growth in technical sales and applications engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of engineering or applications experience preferred.
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) required.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer specifications into standard and engineered-to-order cable and interconnect solutions.
• Serve as the site lead for export jurisdiction and classification activities (ITAR focus).
• Support technical discussions with customers in pre- and post-sales phases.
• Deliver product demonstrations and technical presentations to support business development.
• Collaborate with manufacturing on new product introductions and assembly support.
• Prepare technical documentation including drawings, application notes, and specifications.
• Ensure solutions meet customer expectations, quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Train internal teams on newly developed products and assemblies.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Multitasking

Interpreting technical requirements

Problem solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

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

Teledyne Cable Solutions – Part of Teledyne Marine Interconnect Solutions

In this role, you’ll act as the technical bridge between engineering, manufacturing, and customers—while serving as the primary point of contact for export jurisdiction and classification (J/C). Your work ensures that complex cable and interconnect solutions are not only technically sound but also compliant with regulatory requirements. You’ll play a critical role in enabling safe, compliant growth across global markets.

What you’ll do

• Translate customer specifications into standard and engineered-to-order cable and interconnect solutions
• Serve as the site lead for export jurisdiction and classification (J/C) activities
• Support technical discussions with customers in both pre- and post-sales phases
• Deliver product demonstrations and technical presentations to support business development
• Collaborate with manufacturing on new product introductions and assembly support
• Prepare technical documentation, including drawings, application notes, and specifications
• Ensure solutions meet customer expectations, quality standards, and compliance requirements
• Train internal teams on newly developed products and assemblies
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

What you need

• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills – required
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate into practical solutions – required
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability – required
• Knowledge of export jurisdiction and classification (e.g., ITAR) – preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field – required
• 1–3 years of engineering or applications experience – preferred
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) – preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) – required

What we offer

• Exposure to advanced marine and cable technologies used in demanding environments
• A cross-functional role combining engineering, compliance, and customer interaction
• Opportunities for career growth in technical sales and applications engineering
• Collaborative team environment supporting innovation and continuous improvement
• Competitive benefits package

This role requires “U.S. Person” status to access ITAR-controlled technical data.

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 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.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.