Senior Systems Engineer - HVAC & Thermal (Secret Clearance)

Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Systems / Mechanical Engineer to lead the evaluation, definition, and development of advanced HVAC and thermal management solutions for U.S. Government systems.

This role emphasizes technical execution, MBSE, and requirements traceability. You will assess existing cooling infrastructure, translate objectives into feasible designs, and present clear recommendations to internal teams and government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in the definition, analysis, and integration of complex mechanical or HVAC systems, including requirements development, system architecture, and subsystem interfaces.
• Experience in conducting early-phase system assessments, trade studies, and technical evaluations to support modernization planning or future system development.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams, including coordination with electrical, structural, controls, and manufacturing disciplines.
• Experience applying MBSE or structured systems engineering methods to support requirements development and design alignment.
• Strong technical understanding of HVAC and thermal management system architectures, performance analysis, environmental considerations, and system integration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical concepts, findings, and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimal supervision while remaining aligned with objectives and customer needs.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government programs involving mechanical, thermal, or environmental control systems is strongly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field and 12+ years of relevant experience.

Job description

Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Systems / Mechanical Engineer to lead the evaluation, definition, and development of advanced HVAC and thermal management solutions for U.S. Government systems.

This role emphasizes technical execution, MBSE, and requirements traceability. You will assess existing cooling infrastructure, translate objectives into feasible designs, and present clear recommendations to internal teams and government stakeholders.