Lead Mechanical Engineer
About the role
We are currently seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer. This position is a full-time opportunity located in Columbus, OH. The selected candidate will be responsible for the design, testing, and integration of new systems, as well as supporting the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of existing mechanical systems. This role is part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and support staff providing design, integration, test, and maintenance support across a wide range of platforms — including electro-mechanical and hydraulic systems, marine and subsea systems, aircraft, robotics, weapon systems, and heat transfer systems. The ideal candidate will apply core engineering principles — including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, structural analysis, and materials science — alongside tools such as computer-aided design (CAD), finite element analysis (FEA), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Responsibilities
- Design, analyze, test, manufacture, and maintain mechanical components and systems across diverse platforms including marine, aerospace, robotic, and defense systems
- Lead and/or conduct technical projects or phases of larger projects, providing technical direction and coordinating the efforts of engineers and technical support staff within time and budget constraints
- Oversee, mentor, and train junior-level staff, fostering professional growth and technical excellence
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external clients, presenting research results and communicating project schedule and quality of deliverables
- Perform complex assignments by compiling and evaluating design and test data,