Maritime Systems Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Maritime Systems Mechanical Engineer at Battelle leads advanced subsystems critical to national defense. You will drive concepts through integration, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and mentor junior engineers.

• Design innovative mechanical solutions focused on marine components and systems.
• Shape system architecture through concept generation, requirements definition, and test planning.
• Collaborate hands‑on with technicians in lab assembly and testing to validate and refine designs.
• Accountably lead and manage tasks within budget and schedule, partnering with program managers.
• Support proposal development and capture management for government contracts.
• Communicate technical results and project progress to leadership and customers, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate a continual learning mindset in technical competency and project responsibilities.

• Proven experience designing components and subsystems for maritime environments.
• Strong proficiency in Solid Works and/or Creo.
• Solid understanding of ASME Y14.5 and GD&T.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or related field with 7+ years of industry experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Physically able to work in laboratory and field environments.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self‑starter with ability to work independently and mentor junior staff.

• Experience with maritime‑specific analyses (naval architecture, buoyancy, wave propagation).
• FEA experience (mechanical, thermal, dynamic; ANSYS preferred).
• Hydraulic and/or high‑pressure pneumatic system design.
• Familiarity with pressure vessel standards (ABS, ASME BPVC, DNV).
• Hands‑on skills in prototype building and testing.
• Experience authoring proposals for U.S. Government contracts.

Up to 10% (project dependent).

Flexible hybrid model; majority in‑office in Columbus, OH.

• Compressed work schedule with alternate Fridays off.
• Hybrid arrangement: 60% in‑office, 40% remote (Monday & Tuesday in‑office). 
• Paid time off and wellness incentives.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with additional supplemental benefits.
• Family formation support, gender‑affirming care, and partner coverage.
• Industry‑leading 401(k) with 5% match.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.

• Apply talent to challenging projects.
• Receive funding to pursue scientific discovery.
• Collaborate with world‑class experts.
• Develop next‑generation scientific leaders.
• Give back to and improve communities.

Employees may be required to follow safety protocols and receive vaccinations as a condition of employment. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified disabilities or medical conditions.

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.