Sr. Mechanical Systems Engineer

About the role

The Senior Systems / Mechanical Engineer will serve as a technical lead and subject matter expert supporting the evaluation, definition, and development of advanced HVAC and thermal management solutions for U.S. Government systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing cooling infrastructure
• Define technical requirements
• Develop modernization approaches suitable for demanding operational environments
• Support systems engineering, mechanical and HVAC design, thermal analysis, engineering trade studies, and subsystem integration
• Translate high-level technical objectives into sound engineering solutions
• Present clear, defensible technical recommendations to internal teams and government stakeholders
• Conduct early-phase system assessments, trade studies, and technical evaluations to support modernization planning or future system development
• Collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams, including coordination with electrical, structural, controls, and manufacturing disciplines
• Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or structured systems engineering methods to support requirements development and design alignment
• Provide technical leadership in the definition, analysis, and integration of complex mechanical or HVAC systems, including requirements development, system architecture, and subsystem interfaces
• Work independently and with minimal supervision while remaining aligned with technical objectives and customer needs
• Support U.S. Government programs involving mechanical, thermal, or environmental control systems

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership in the definition, analysis, and integration of complex mechanical or HVAC systems
• Experience in conducting early-phase system assessments, trade studies, and technical evaluations to support modernization planning or future system development
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Experience in applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or structured systems engineering methods to support requirements development and design alignment
• Strong technical understanding of HVAC and thermal management system architectures, including performance analysis, environmental considerations, and system integration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical concepts, findings, and recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimal supervision while remaining aligned with technical objectives and customer needs
• Experience supporting U.S. Government programs involving mechanical, thermal, or environmental control systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in an accredited engineering discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field)
• 12+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, HVAC design, or thermal management supporting complex systems

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply trigonometry, calculus and statistics for design, analysis and problem solving
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)

Benefits

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated offers competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Please note that the company does not offer relocation assistance or housing benefits.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $125,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The position requires flexibility and may involve some travel domestically and internationally, approximately 10%.