Senior UAV Mechanical Design Engineer

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer at Teledyne FLIR Defense in Orem, UT leads the mechanical design of lightweight, high‑performance systems from concept through production, emphasizing CAD design, assembly management, and robust documentation.

You will own large, high‑part‑count assemblies, apply FEA and rapid prototyping, ensure manufacturability and durability, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to transition designs into sustained production with minimal oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 6+ years of professional experience in mechanical design of weight- and size-sensitive assemblies.
• Strong CAD and assembly management with SolidWorks proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own system and subsystem designs for lightweight structures.
• Manage large part-count CAD assemblies and BOM documentation.
• Apply FEA, prototyping, and testing to ensure durability and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to transition designs to production.

Skills

CAD design

Top-down modeling

FEA

PLM / BOM management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM tools

Job description

The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer at Teledyne FLIR Defense in Orem, UT leads the mechanical design of lightweight, high‑performance systems from concept through production, emphasizing CAD design, assembly management, and robust documentation.

You will own large, high‑part‑count assemblies, apply FEA and rapid prototyping, ensure manufacturability and durability, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to transition designs into sustained production with minimal oversight.