Design for manufacturing (dfm)/design for assembly (dfa)
The Sr. Mechanical Engineer role involves working on small, efficient, and low mass designs for unmanned systems with a focus on continuous learning and ownership
Job Summary
The Sr. Mechanical Engineer role involves working on small, efficient, and low mass designs for unmanned systems with a focus on continuous learning and ownership.
Responsibilities include optimizing aerodynamic profiles, conducting tests to validate designs, and collaborating actively with team leads and management.
Teledyne FLIR Defense is dedicated to supporting critical missions with cutting-edge technologies and values ethical standards and equal opportunity employment.
Matching Summary
The Sr. Mechanical Engineer role involves working on small, efficient, and low mass designs for unmanned systems with a focus on continuous learning and ownership.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
lightweight structural design
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)/Design for Assembly (DFA)
Solidworks 3D modeling
mechanical design of weight sensitive assemblies
configuration control practices
Nice-to-have
experience with UAV propulsion systems
leading technical projects and teams
strong communication skills
rapid prototyping
battery and motor systems knowledge
Key Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
6+ years professional mechanical design experience
U.S. citizenship or equivalent work authorization
experience with PDM tools
strong record of technical innovation
Work Rights
Must be U.S. citizen, national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or eligible for export control license