Sr. Mechanical Engineer

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

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.

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

Join Teledyne MEC and play a critical role in advancing next-generation vacuum electron devices used in demanding defense and aerospace applications. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the design and development of complex thermomechanical solutions that enable higher power densities, improved reliability, and precision manufacturing. Working closely with engineering and operations teams, you’ll help transform innovative concepts into high-performance products that support critical missions worldwide.

What you'll do

• 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.

What you need

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

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense and aerospace technologies.
• Challenging engineering work involving thermal, structural, and precision manufacturing disciplines.
• A collaborative environment where innovation and technical expertise are highly valued.
• Professional growth through cross-functional projects and advanced technology development.
• The ability to contribute to products that support mission-critical applications worldwide.

U.S. Citizenship is required. This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)-controlled technical data and the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Salary Range

$113,600.00-$151,400.000

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. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

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.