Systems Engineer at Teledyne Technologies

Be visionaryTeledyne 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 DescriptionCompany OverviewTeledyne Judson Technologies (TJT) is a global leader in detectors from the Visible to Long Wave Infra-red spectrum offering an extensive range of single element infrared detectors. Two-dimensional focal plane arrays (InGaAs InSb and HgCdTe) and Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCA) complement our detector portfolio. The high performance of our detectors makes them highly valued in both commercial markets and critical space applications.Position SummaryTJT is seeking a Systems Engineer to design develop and characterize packages and integrated dewar cooled arrays for infrared successful candidate will be well versed in Solidworks and Ansys and can prepare generate and analyze structural (including factors of safety) thermal (computational fluid dynamics) and vibrational simulations. Previous experience with photodetectors/cameras and/or in optical design/modeling is considered a plus. The candidate will generate models and technical drawings and support part procurement product assembly and product test as needed. The candidate must be able to work both independently and in collaboration with a cross functional team as necessary to ensure successful development of new products.The ideal candidate has significant experience in ultra-high vacuum processing including but not limited to loading and unloading devices onto a vacuum manifold getter activation and degas pinch-off and leak check. Experience with laser welding and metrology is desired.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEvaluates customers requirements and designs/specifies the detector focal plane packaging and cooling options. Applications range from commercial/industrial to high-reliability space/militaryProvides analysis related to the design development and implementation of parts components and other materials for mechanical assembliesGenerates necessary technical content (including models drawings calculations and simulation results) to review customer specification and prepare charts accordingly for internal- or customer-facing technical reviewsPrepares cost models and generates project schedules. Prepares risk analysis and generates risk matrixLeads other designers to detail component parts and/or assist with system developmentPerforms first-order analysis of heat transfer structural random vibration and fastener pre-loadsPerforms Finite Element AnalysisSupports material selection including but not limited to sizing of TECs cryo-coolers and gettersDevelops test strategies fixtures and tooling. Prepares test procedures and test reports as necessary to document designs procedures and resultsManually calculates stress on componentsCalculates vacuum life (based on package design component selection free volume and other required inputs)Conducts failure analyses and supports identification of failure root cause and appropriate solutionsFollows import/export requirements consulting with facility trade compliance personnelComfortable leading a project team and workQualifications & CompetenciesM.S. or Ph. D degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and >15 years of directly related experience and/or training (>10 years for Ph.D) in a related field.Minimum 5 years of demonstrated detector packaging with an emphasis on vacuum Dewar designAbility to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to organize data and write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients and customers.Significant experience in high vacuum processing including but not limited to loading and unloading devices onto a vacuum manifold RGA analysis getter activation and degas pinch-off and leak check (Helium). Experience with laser welding and metrology.Experience with design/modeling and simulations in Ansys and Solidworks. Familiarity with Zemax considered a plus. The candidate should also have knowledge of applicable database and ERP software and office productivity applications. Experience with GD&T (General Dimensioning and Tolerancing) ASME Y14Experience conducting Design of ExperimentsOther Skills and AbilitiesBasic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100.HALT/HASS TestingFamiliarity with MIL-STD 883LabView MS Visio MATLABEmployment eligibilityDue to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions successful applicants must be a U.S. Person.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. Key Skills Environment,Academics,Javase,Cost Estimation,Fire,Business Studies Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1