Mechanical Engineer

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 US Citizenship is Required Job Summary: Teledyne FLIR is looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to work in the Surveillance Systems Division in Orlando, FL. This position will work with a diversified team across multiple locations on high performance imaging and laser systems. The position will require hand-on technical expertise in design, analysis, and testing of mechanical systems. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: * Design and develop mechanical parts, assemblies, and mechanisms using SolidWorks to meet system requirements. * Perform tolerance stack up and fit analyses to guarantee manufacturability and reliability. * Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ANSI/ASME Y14.5. * Conduct design trade studies to evaluate cost, weight, performance, and structural/thermal impacts. * Support testing of complex electro‑mechanical and opto‑mechanical assemblies and systems. * Assist with alignment of optical components and subsystems as required. * Responsible for the mechanical specifications and planning related to electro-optical system design and testing. * Communicate effectively with cross‑disciplinary teams across multiple sites. * Supporting transition from development to low rate and full rate production, ensuring a well-documented hand off. Job Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with a minimum of 5 years related experience. * Experience with the design, test and/or analysis of opto-mechanical parts and assemblies desired. * Experience using or designing alignment tooling for opto-mechanical Systems desired. * Experience working with EO/IR Sensors and/or optical systems preferred. * Designing with a solid modeling CAD program (SolidWorks and EPDM a plus). * Ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts within the mechanical engineering field and good knowledge of other related disciplines. * Demonstrated experience working within a multi-disciplinary team in a fast paced, technically challenging environment. About Teledyne FLIR Defense Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better. We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you're mission-driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities. #FLIR 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/Affirmative Action 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.

Created: 2026-04-02