Mechanical Design Engineer - Lightweight UAV Systems

Teledyne FLIR; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR in Orem, UT is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives in challenging environments and is passionate about quality. The role involves designing, testing, and releasing lightweight structural designs for drone vehicles. The ideal candidate has experience in mechanical design, particularly with weight-sensitive components, and is proficient in Solidworks.

This position emphasizes continuous learning, ownership of projects, and collaboration in a small, dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design of weight-sensitive assemblies.
• Demonstrable part and assembly design experience.
• Understanding of PDM tools and configuration control.

Responsibilities

• Produce lightweight structural design for unmanned systems.
• Conduct tests to validate design capabilities.
• Coordinate with suppliers during development and production.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

3D Modeling with Solidworks

Aerodynamic Profiling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Teledyne FLIR in Orem, UT is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives in challenging environments and is passionate about quality. The role involves designing, testing, and releasing lightweight structural designs for drone vehicles. The ideal candidate has experience in mechanical design, particularly with weight-sensitive components, and is proficient in Solidworks.

This position emphasizes continuous learning, ownership of projects, and collaboration in a small, dynamic team.