TESP designs, develops, qualifies and manufactures a variety of small, highly reliable products, which in many cases are intended to operate explosive devices such as EEDs (Electro-Explosive Devices), EB​Ws (Exploding BridgeWires), EFIs (Exploding Foil Initiators), and other similar devi​​ces. Product applications include Aircrew ​​Safety, Launch and Tactical Vehicles, and Energetic Devices.​​​Our products include:

• Aircraft ejection seat solid state sequencers
• Escape system controllers
• Associated field equipment

TESP is an operating unit of Teledyne Technologies. TESP is located in Chatsworth, California, and has been manufacturing products since 1986.

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team!

Responsibilities :

The Mechanical Engineer will be an integral part of the core engineering team and will be responsible for mechanical design, modeling, creating/tracking engineering and production drawings and supporting all document control needs at Teledyne Electronic Safety Products aerospace programs located in Chatsworth, CA

The position is estimated to be 70% management of drawings / drawing changes / program data items and 30% mechanical design engineering.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Designs and develops component and assemblies using 2D and 3D solid modeling software for electrical and mechanical system assemblies.
• Support and work closely with the production and planning departments to minimize delays and downtime by tracking and releasing production flow travelers, engineering change orders, assembly instructions/drawings and other critical documentation and processes.
• Work with a multi-faceted team of Electrical and Software engineers to analyze and develop robust solutions that fulfill customer and program requirements.
• Collaborate and contribute to the system design and component selection to ensure the best possible solution.
• Processing & release of drawings / support of drawing filing and storage.
• Must be able to read and interpret and work from engineering drawings, schematics, sketches, notes and verbal direction.
• Prepares and analyses detailed mechanical tolerance analysis.
• Participates in brainstorm sessions to help offer new ideas, solutions.
• Works with suppliers to clarify engineering drawing issues.
• Analyzes historical part drawings during engineering investigations.
• Prepares engineering red lines and change requests.
• Provides sustaining engineering support for legacy product lines.
• Works with manufacturing department when developing new tooling.
• Supports internal/external design reviews.
• Must be capable of working with a minimum of supervision and guidance.

Qualifications:

• BSME or equivalent with solid modeling skills.
• Minimum 3-5 years directly related experience (preferably in A&D)
• Good analytical and time management skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Be able to use MS Office; AutoCad; Creo; SolidWorks; Visio.
• Experience with DOD design / drawing requirements

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Teledyne ESP requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check and pass a drug screen prior to employment.

Due to the type of work at the facility and certain access restrictions, successful applicants must be a "US Person" (US Citizens, US Nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees or refugees)

Please note the salary range posted below is a general guideline for this job level and location. When extending an offer, a variety of factors are considered such as responsibilities of the position, relevant education and experience, certifications, knowledge and skills.