Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Teledyne FLIR

Orem, UT, US
Not specified (likely onsite or hybrid based on industry norms)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
6+ years professional mechanical design experience
Parametric top-down cad modeling expertise
Teledyne FLIR is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of lightweight, high-performance systems for their drone division in Orem, UT. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in CAD design, managing complex assemblies, and a strong background in mechanical engineering, particularly in the aerospace and defense sectors

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the mechanical design of lightweight, high-performance drone systems for defense and industrial markets.
  • Engineers are expected to own complex assemblies from concept through production while ensuring robust interface definition and configuration control.
  • The position requires utilizing Finite Element Analysis and rapid prototyping to deliver durable designs optimized for manufacturing and assembly.

Matching Summary

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Teledyne FLIR is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design of lightweight, high-performance systems for their drone division in Orem, UT. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in CAD design, managing complex assemblies, and a strong background in mechanical engineering, particularly in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 6+ years professional mechanical design experience
  • Parametric top-down CAD modeling expertise
  • SolidWorks 3D modeling and simulation software
  • Complex assembly management and configuration control
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and rapid prototyping
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Assembly (DFA)

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with battery and UAV propulsion systems
  • Leadership of technical projects and teams
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
  • Experience with government customer requirements

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 6+ years of professional experience
  • U.S. citizenship or eligible for export control license

Work Rights

Must be U.S. citizen, national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee, or eligible for export control license

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