FLIR

Mechanical Engineering Manager

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerFLIR
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted8 Apr 2026

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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

Lead Mechanical Design for Mission‑Critical RF Hardware

Build the hardware that makes aerospace and defense systems work—at scale.

Teledyne Microwave Solutions designs and builds the microwave and RF technologies behind some of the world’s most demanding aerospace, defense, and space applications. As part of Teledyne Technologies, a global leader in high‑reliability sensing, imaging, and electronics, you’ll join a company that invests deeply in engineering excellence and long‑term innovation. With more than 50 years of microwave heritage, this team turns complex ideas into rugged, production‑ready hardware. If you’re motivated by impact, scale, and solving hard engineering problems, this is the place.

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What you’ll do

Lead and grow a team responsible for mechanical design, CAD, and document control
Guide the mechanical design of complex microwave assemblies from concept through production
Partner with cross‑functional teams to transition new products into manufacturing
Set clear technical direction, standards, and best practices
Review designs, risks, and tradeoffs with customers and internal stakeholders
Drive improvements in cost, performance, reliability, and manufacturability
Support proposal development and early‑stage concept design
Mentor engineers and support hiring and development efforts

What you need

Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills (required)
Deep mechanical design expertise for high‑reliability hardware (required)
Experience leading products from design into production (required)
Background in RF, microwave, or electronics packaging (advantage)
Experience with mechanical analysis and CAD tools (required)
15+ years of relevant engineering experience (required)
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (required; Master’s an advantage)

What we offer

Work on mission‑critical technologies with real‑world impact
Long‑term stability within a global technology leader
Strong investment in engineering and R&D
Competitive compensation and benefits
A collaborative, technically driven culture
Opportunities to shape strategy and future products

What happens next

Apply online. Our recruiting team will review your background and connect you with the hiring team for technical and leadership discussions.

U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Salary Range:

$177,500.00-$236,600.000

Pay Transparency

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/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.

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