Senior Mechanical Engineer (US Citizenship Required)

Teledyne FLIR; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne FLIR Defense is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for high‑reliability, defense-oriented systems. You will drive cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and program management—from concept to testing and delivery.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior engineers, applying fundamentals of materials and thermal/structural analysis, and delivering mission‑critical solutions for DoD and other customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• 7-10 years mechanical engineering experience, preferably in defense, military, or ruggedized systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks; familiarity with ASME Y14.5 and Y14.100 standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze mechanical systems including moving assemblies (masts, booms, supports).
• Develop 3D CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks per ASME standards.
• Apply DFM/DFA to optimize manufacturability and reliability.

Skills

SolidWorks

ASME Y14.5

ASME Y14.100

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Mentoring engineers

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FEA software

Thermal simulation software

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 US Citizenship is required for this position. We are unable to hire Green Card Holders, individuals who need a work visa, are currently on a work visa, or individuals who will require work visa sponsorship in the future.

Job Summary

The Surveillance Integration Systems (IS) Engineering Department within Teledyne FLIR consists of talented people with backgrounds in Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems Engineering with focus on electromechanical design for complex integrated systems. We design and develop an array of products composed of leading EO/IR cameras, radars, RF, and other sensors deployed on fixed, relocatable, and mobile platforms. Our products are deployed around the world protecting lives and livelihoods. Come be a part of our mission. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer ideally with experience in mechanical design for military applications. This role is integral to the development of high-performance integrated systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and other customers. You will lead mechanical design efforts from concept through implementation, testing, and delivery, working closely with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineer and collaborative leader who is passionate about mentoring junior engineers, driving innovation, and working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission-critical solutions for our customers.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and analyze mechanical systems including moving assemblies (e.g., masts, booms, support structures).
• Develop 3D CAD models, fabrication and assembly drawings using SolidWorks and ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to optimize designs for manufacturability and reliability.
• Conduct hand calculations and FEA to validate mechanical performance.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, both internal and customer-facing.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and customer service teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Document test plans, procedures, and engineering specifications.
• Reverse engineer complex components and assemblies as needed.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, ideally in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 7-10 years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in defense, military, or ruggedized integrated systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and familiarity with ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.100 standards.
• Strong understanding of mechanical fabrication, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with specialized packaging solutions and electromechanical system integration.
• Experience designing with composite materials, including carbon fiber structures, layup definitions, fabrication specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience performing thermal analysis to evaluate component and system-level performance in demanding environmental conditions.
• Experience performing structural analysis, including static, dynamic, and wind load assessments for mobile, relocatable, and fixed-site systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to customers, management, and cross‑functional teams.
• Highly organized with strong planning, prioritization, and documentation skills.
• Strong team‑oriented mindset with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, program management, and customer‑facing organizations.
• Able and willing to travel approximately 5% - 10%.

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.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience with welding, machining, injection molding, and sheet metal design.
• Familiarity with military standards and ruggedized system design.
• Experience supporting environmental qualification testing, including MIL-STD-810.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior mechanical engineers through technical guidance, design reviews, and hands‑on coaching.
• Experience supporting customer design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and fielded system troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with FEA tools and thermal simulation software.

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. #AnyThreatAnywhere

Salary Range

Salary Range: $108,400.00-$144,500.000 The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

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.

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.

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.