Mechanical Design Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense in Orlando, FL is seeking a hands-on mechanical engineer to join the Surveillance Systems Division. The role focuses on high-performance imaging and laser systems, requiring design, analysis, and testing of opto-mechanical assemblies with cross-site collaboration.

Responsibilities include mechanical specs, planning for electro-optical environments, and ensuring alignment and integration across multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience with the design, test and/or analysis of opto‑mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Experience aligning or designing alignment tooling for Optical Systems preferred.
• Designing with a solid modeling CAD program (SolidWorks and EPDM a plus).
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Design and testing of complex opto‑mechanical mechanisms and optical systems.
• Support the alignment of optical components and subsystems
• Geometric Tolerancing per ANSI/ASME Y14.5M
• Responsible for the mechanical specifications and planning related to electro‑optical system design and testing.
• Effective communication among cross discipline team located in multiple sites.

Skills

Opto-mechanical design

CAD - SolidWorks/EPDM

Alignment tooling design

Mechanical analysis

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

EPDM

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

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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Job Summary:

Teledyne FLIR is looking for a hands‑on mechanical engineer to work in the Surveillance Systems Division in Orlando FL. This position will require working with a diversified team across multiple locations on high performance imaging and laser systems. The position will require hand‑on technical expertise in design, analysis, and testing of opto‑mechanical systems.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design and testing of complex opto‑mechanical mechanisms and optical systems.

• Support the alignment of optical components and subsystems

• Geometric Tolerancing per ANSI/ASME Y14.5M

• Responsible for the mechanical specifications and planning related to electro‑optical system design and testing.

• Effective communication among cross discipline team located in multiple sites.

Job Qualifications:

• At least 5 years’ experience with the design, test and/or analysis of opto‑mechanical parts and assemblies. BS in Mechanical.
• Experience aligning or designing alignment tooling for Optical Systems preferred.
• Designing with a solid modeling CAD program (SolidWorks and EPDM a plus)
• Ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts within the mechanical engineering field and good knowledge of other related disciplines
• Demonstrated experience in working within a multi-disciplinary team in a fast paced, technically challenging environment.

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.

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.