Senior Mechanical Engineer – Thermomechanical Defense Tech

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne MEC seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and development of thermomechanical solutions for high-reliability defense and aerospace applications.

You will guide complex precision assemblies, perform thermal/structural analyses, and establish manufacturing processes that improve quality and reliability while supporting global missions. US citizenship and ability to obtain government clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Mechanical design experience involving complex precision assemblies.
• Knowledge of thermal management, thermodynamics, and heat transfer principles.
• Experience with failure analysis and root cause investigation.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• 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.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% domestically and internationally and support occasional evening or weekend work when necessary.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal management

Heat transfer

Failure analysis

Root cause investigation

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Finite element analysis

Precision assembly techniques

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or Physics

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics

Job description

Teledyne MEC seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead design and development of thermomechanical solutions for high-reliability defense and aerospace applications.

You will guide complex precision assemblies, perform thermal/structural analyses, and establish manufacturing processes that improve quality and reliability while supporting global missions. US citizenship and ability to obtain government clearance are required.