Mechanical Engineer
Job in
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, 43224, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
Hunter Recruiting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Product Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Seeking a highly motivated Ph.D.
-level Mechanical Engineer to support advanced military and defense system development. This role focuses on high-impact projects involving weapons systems, autonomous platforms, thermal management solutions, high-performance materials, and complex mechanical system design.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical system design, analysis, and prototyping for advanced defense applications
- Perform finite element analysis (FEA), dynamic modeling, and thermal/fluid simulations
- Collaborate on the development of novel materials, actuation systems, and energy-efficient designs
- Translate high-level technical requirements into manufacturable mechanical systems
- Author and present technical reports, white papers, and design documentation for stakeholders and government agencies
- Support proposal development and technical responses for DoD-funded programs (e.g., SBIR/STTR, DARPA, ONR)
- Ensure designs comply with MIL-STD specifications and environmental requirements
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to long-term technology strategy
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics)
- 10+ years of experience in research-driven or defense-oriented engineering roles
- Strong foundation in structural mechanics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, or system integration
- Proficiency with engineering tools such as Solid Works, ANSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB, or equivalent
- Experience supporting defense or government research programs
- Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills
- Experience with additive manufacturing, composites, or micro-mechanical systems (preferred)
- Knowledge of military standards (MIL-STD, MIL-SPEC) (preferred)
- Hands-on prototyping, testing, or laboratory experience (preferred)
- Familiarity with systems engineering methodologies and the DoD acquisition lifecycle (preferred)
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