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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

US - Rancho Cordova, CA (TDY)💼 Full-time💰 $113,600–$113,600🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-10-02

Core

Lead the design and development of complex thermomechanical solutions for next-generation vacuum electron devices used in defense and aerospace applications. (via careerplan.io/jobs/REQ36383-sr-mechanical-engineer-at-flir)

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (thermomechanical systems)

Builds

High-performance vacuum electron devices for defense and aerospace missions

Domain

Defense and aerospace

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

mechanical design of precision assemblies, thermal management, thermodynamics, heat transfer, failure analysis, root cause investigation

Preferred skills

precision alignment methods, thermomechanical finite element analysis, manufacturing technologies (brazing, welding, diffusion bonding, additive manufacturing, motion control)

Technologies

brazing, welding, diffusion bonding, additive manufacturing, motion control systems

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design and manufacturability of precision subassemblies, perform thermal and structural analyses, develop assembly methodologies and tooling, create engineering documentation, conduct failure investigations and root cause analyses, collaborate on product development and continuous improvement, provide technical input for proposals and supplier evaluations, prepare technical reports for leadership and stakeholders

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC