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About this Sr. Mechanical Engineer role at Teledyne FLIR

Teledyne FLIR · Onsite · US - Rancho Cordova, CA (TDY)

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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.

What happens next

Once you submit your application, our recruitment team will review your qualifications against the requirements of the position. Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted regarding next steps in the hiring process. Additional details regarding interview stages and communication methods were not provided and can be added if available.
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. ​

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How this Mechanical Engineer salary compares

This role pays $132,500/yr — in line with the typical range for Mechanical Engineer roles.

$82,991 median $133,415 $188,081

Typical range $107,434–$162,673/yr, from 1,553 comparable Mechanical Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Mechanical Engineer salary insights →

About Teledyne FLIR

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.

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