Lead Mechanical Engineer - Thermomechanical Design Defense

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Rancho Cordova, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne MEC seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of thermomechanical solutions for advanced electronic devices used in defense and aerospace. You will drive precision subassembly development, perform thermal/structural analyses, and create manufacturing processes to ensure reliability and high performance.

Collaborating with engineering and operations teams, you’ll transform concepts into robust products while supporting domestic and international programs and complying with

Qualifications

• Mechanical design experience involving complex precision assemblies – required.
• Knowledge of thermal management, thermodynamics, and heat transfer principles – required.
• Experience with failure analysis and root cause investigation – required.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills – required.
• Precision alignment methods and assembly techniques – preferred.
• Thermomechanical finite element analysis experience – preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing technologies such as brazing, welding, diffusion bonding, additive manufacturing, or motion control systems – preferred.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Physics with 2-5 years of related experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of related experience, or equivalent combination – required.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% domestically and internationally and support occasional evening or weekend work when necessary – required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance – required.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and manufacturability of precision subassemblies for advanced electronic devices.
• Perform thermal and structural analyses to optimize performance, reliability, and packaging.
• Develop assembly methodologies, tooling, and processes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, drawings, procedures, and travelers.
• Conduct failure investigations and implement corrective actions or design improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support development, production, and improvements.
• Provide technical input for proposals, specifications reviews, supplier evaluations, and nonconformance resolutions.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and corporate processes.
• Support domestic and international project activities as needed.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Thermal management knowledge

Failure analysis

Communication and collaboration

Precision alignment methods

Thermomechanical FEA

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or Physics

Bachelor’s degree with related experience

Tools

Brazing

Welding

Diffusion bonding

Additive manufacturing

Motion control systems

FEA software

Job description

Teledyne MEC seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design of thermomechanical solutions for advanced electronic devices used in defense and aerospace. You will drive precision subassembly development, perform thermal/structural analyses, and create manufacturing processes to ensure reliability and high performance.

Collaborating with engineering and operations teams, you’ll transform concepts into robust products while supporting domestic and international programs and complying with