Systems Engineer
Teledyne FLIRBe visionary 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 Company Overview Teledyne 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 Summary TJT is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, develop, and characterize packages and integrated dewar cooled arrays for infrared detectors. The 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 Responsibilities Evaluates customers’ requirements and designs/specifies the detector focal plane packaging and cooling options. Applications range from commercial/industrial to high-reliability space/military Provides analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of parts, components, and other materials for mechanical assemblies Generates necessary technical content (including models, drawings, calculations and simulation results) to review customer specification and prepare charts accordingly for internal- or customer-facing technical reviews Prepares cost models and generates project schedules. Prepares risk analysis and generates risk matrix Leads other designers to detail component parts and/or assist with system development Performs first-order analysis of heat transfer, structural, random vibration, and fastener pre-loads Performs Finite Element Analysis Supports material selection, including but not limited to sizing of TECs, cryo-coolers, and getters Develops test strategies, fixtures, and tooling. Prepares test procedures and test reports as necessary to document designs, procedures, and results Manually calculates stress on components Calculates 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 solutions Follows import/export requirements, consulting with facility trade compliance personnel Comfortable leading a project team and work Qualifications & Competencies M.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 design Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, pr…