Lead Mechanical Design Engineer - UAV & Defense

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FLIR Systems, Inc. seeks a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer in Orem, UT. The role focuses on leading mechanical design for lightweight systems, requiring expertise in CAD and experience managing complex assemblies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 6 years in mechanical design. This position offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies that support defense and public safety goals, emphasizing teamwork and innovation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in mechanical design of weight and size sensitive assemblies.
• Strong system design ownership with experience managing complex assemblies.
• Expertise in parametric and top-down CAD modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of lightweight, high-performance systems.
• Control large part count assemblies and ensure robust documentation.
• Utilize FEA and rapid prototyping for design testing and validation.

Skills

Lightweight structural design

CAD design and assembly management

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks 3D modeling

PDM tools

Job description

FLIR Systems, Inc. seeks a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer in Orem, UT. The role focuses on leading mechanical design for lightweight systems, requiring expertise in CAD and experience managing complex assemblies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 6 years in mechanical design. This position offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies that support defense and public safety goals, emphasizing teamwork and innovation.