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The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, creativity, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with both internal teams and government clients.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLead mechanical system design, analysis, and prototyping for advanced defense applications\nConduct finite element analysis (FEA), dynamic modeling, and thermal/fluid simulations\nCollaborate on the development of novel materials, actuation systems, and energy-efficient designs\nTranslate high-level requirements into feasible, manufacturable mechanical systems\nAuthor and present technical reports, white papers, and design documentation for stakeholders and government agencies\nSupport proposal development and technical responses for DoD-funded projects (SBIR/STTR, DARPA, ONR, etc.)\nEnsure designs meet MIL-STD specifications and environmental requirements for military use\nMentor junior engineers and contribute to long-term technology strategy\nRequired Qualifications:\nPh.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (e.g., Aerospace, Mechatronics)\n10+ years of experience in a research or defense-oriented engineering role\nStrong background in structural mechanics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, or system integration\nProficiency with tools such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB, or similar\nExperience with defense projects (DoD, DARPA, NAVSEA, ARL, AFRL, etc.)\nStrong technical writing and communication skills\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with additive manufacturing, composites, or micro-mechanical systems\nKnowledge of military standards (MIL-STD, MIL-SPEC)\nHands-on prototyping, testing, or lab experience\nFamiliarity with systems engineering practices and DoD acquisition lifecycle\nWhat We Offer:\nCompetitive salary and benefits package\nOpportunities to work on next-generation defense technologies\nCollaborative team of experts across mechanical, electrical, and software domains\nSupport for publications, patents, and conference presentations\n\nGuild Associates is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nshpFbxW7sw","company":"Guildassociate","rawCompany":"guildassociate","city":"Dublin","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:34:01.537Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Mechanical Engineer – Defense Systems & Advanced Prototyping","description":"Ph.D. Mechanical Engineer – Defense Systems & Advanced Prototyping\n\nAbout the Role:\nWe are seeking a highly motivated Ph.D.-level Mechanical Engineer focused on cutting-edge military and defense technologies. 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