Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Beavercreek, OH, often begins with an apprenticeship that blends practical experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national employment for mechanical engineers is projected to grow by 11% from 2022 to 2032, with mechanical trade professionals in Beavercreek, OH, earning an average weekly wage of approximately $1,100, translating to an annual salary of around $57,000. Trade schools, unions, and various platforms facilitate the discovery of apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with significant earning potential, often surpassing $100,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Description The Airborne Systems Division, within the Defense Group at Leidos, currently has a dynamic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to work in our Beavercreek, OH office providing support for our Wright Patterson Air Force Base customer. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to advance the Air Force Research Labs (AFRL) Rapid Technology Development and Demonstrations (RTD2) program. In support of the RTD2 program, your position as a Mechanical Engineer will be to support AFRL programs mature new and emerging technologies and supporting Leidos internal research and development. The position objectives are to provide technical and operational support of new and evolving sensor systems and sensor technologies, provide support for ground and flight demonstrations and tests, and to perform sensor system integration into laboratories, aircraft, and other vehicles/platforms as necessary. Primary Responsibilities • Support the design and integration of ISR sensors and systems payloads on various ground and air based applications • Design mounting structures for both ground and aircraft testing components • Develop parts lists (BOMs) for drawings and payloads • Work with vendors obtain engineering cost estimates on designed components • Assembly of components and payloads • Support flight testing operations Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field with 2-4 years of experience • Experience with CAD tools, drawings, basic modeling techniques • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance • Familiar with common hand tools (screw drivers, drills, wrenches) • Ability to lift 40 pounds and work in unairconditioned environments during flight testing events (less than 1 month a year) • Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplined engineering team Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Creo (Pro Engineer) • Experience with ASME Y14 drawing practices • Familiar with manufacturing processes of metals and composites Original Posting: April 11, 2025 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $67,600.00 - $122,200.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
See More Details >>LOCATION: Hybrid; Dayton, OH ELIGIBILITY: US Citizen CLEARANCE: Secret Clearance required. Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance. VERIFICATION: Successful Full Scope Background Check Required. POSITION: Engineer / Senior Engineer / SME I / SME II DESCRIPTION: TECHFORGE Solutions, a TECHFORGE company, is looking for an experienced Electro-Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to join our team in the Dayton, OH office. The Electro-Mechanical Engineer will work on the design, development, testing, and optimization of integrated electro-mechanical systems, focusing on the design of circuitry and integration of low SWaP power systems into small form factors. This role combines expertise in mechanical engineering with knowledge of electrical systems to create advanced, durable, high-performance products for field use. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, hands-on problem-solving abilities, and a passion for innovative design. You will participate in the verification testing of secure system design and testing, to include anti-tamper protection treatments and implementations. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and explore alternatives for quickly prototyping to validate hypothetical architectures or solutions. They must be passionate about developing high performance customer systems from ideation to implementation. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Engineer will serve as a design engineer and consultant working directly with the team of subject matter experts (SME), the program Technical Lead, and the Product Manager to develop a customer capability from ideation to fielding. As a TECHFORGE team member, the SME will work alone or on a team within an AGILE system / product development life cycle, supporting activities which include requirements creation, sprint planning, and grooming, etc. to collaborate across time zones via MS Teams collaboration tools, and frequent video conferences. Some travel will be required to meet with the remote engineering and software development teams. Main Responsibilities • Design and develop electro-mechanical systems that integrate electrical components with mechanical systems. Ensure designs meet customer specifications, industry standards, and internal requirements. • Build prototypes of electro-mechanical systems and conduct thorough testing to ensure functionality, reliability, and performance. • Identify areas for improvement and optimize designs based on test results. • Work closely with electrical engineers and mechanical engineers to ensure smooth integration of electrical and mechanical components, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance. • Provide support for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues that arise during the manufacturing or testing phase. • Diagnose mechanical and electrical system failures and implement effective solutions. • Identify opportunities to improve product designs and manufacturing processes. • Recommend and implement changes that enhance product reliability, efficiency, and performance. • Prepare detailed engineering documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, and user manuals. • Create reports to communicate findings and design progress to management and clients. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and product management, to ensure the successful development and manufacturing of electro-mechanical systems. • Ensure that designs comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and safety regulations, such as ISO 9001 or other applicable certifications. • Provide technical support and guidance to the production team during the assembly, testing, and installation of electro-mechanical systems. • Offer training and troubleshooting assistance when needed. TRAVEL: The role will be hybrid with some remote work options available; but, will require frequent time in the office with clients and team members in Dayton, OH, as well as some travel out of state as necessary for team & client meetings, and/or presentations. REQUIREMENTS: • All candidates must be U.S. Citizens. • All candidates must pass a background check. • Must have an active (or recently inactive) Secret clearance to start; or the ability to obtain a US DOD Secret Clearance. • Must be able to travel up to 10% (CONUS) as needed. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability to work in a remote, collaborative, team environment. • Experience with remote collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, WebEx, Meet, Zoom, etc.). • Perform other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS: • Academic degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in electro-mechanical engineering, ideally in the manufacturing, automation, aerospace or commercial electronics industry. • Experience with electrical circuit design, control systems, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), and automation systems. • Experience with power and battery emulation systems. • Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems. • 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design • Experience with MATLAB, Octave, or other modeling tools. • Strong problem-solving, analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills. • Must possesses the capability to organize plans and programs specifying the nature and sequence of actions to be accomplished in a specific project. • Must possesses 5+ years of professional experience in Systems integration/systems level engineering experience with complex computer systems, weapons or sensor systems, including electronic design, analysis or system test or system integration. • Familiar with electronic components found in modern systems, including Integrated Circuit, FPGAs and ASIC technologies. • Knowledgeable of system development processes and system level testing. • Willing to learn the associated tools for tasking, planning, researching and data routing as applied within the scope of the program. • Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. • Excellent verbal communication skills, comfortable interacting with technical peers and the ability to work as part of a team is required. • Ability to communicate technical issues clearly and effectively and execute assignments with little supervision and actively participate in a collaborative team environment. • Proficient technical writing skills and the ability to produce reports and presentations. • Ability to generate and evaluate technical documents and reports. • Ability to create technical briefings and materials and effectively present technical material to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Willing to travel to CONUS and/or OCONUS work locations 2-4 times per year. MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering Physics, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Electronics or Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar field and at least 5 years of related professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a Masters, or 1 or more years professional experience with a PhD. DESIRED SKILLS: • Proficient in Hardware Description Languages (HDL) such as VHDL or Verilog and associated software tools. • Proficient in embedded software development, debug, and testing. • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques. • Experience in FPGA or ASIC development including requirements definition, design, simulation, implementation, tape out, and testing. • Knowledgeable of protection features and devices. • Familiarity with DOD 5000 series, DOD 5200 series, Defense Acquisition policy, and Horizontal Protection of DoD Critical Program Information. • Support development of Program Protection Plans, Science and Technology Protection Plans, and Anti-Tamper plans and annexes, and other project documentation. • Advanced hands-on experience with system development processes and system level testing a plus. • Experience working in a classified research environment. • Prior experience implementing systems engineering tools and techniques. • Strong interest in in learning new tools, languages, workflows, and philosophies SALARY: 145,000 – 195,000. The listed salary range for this role is intended as an estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, TECHFORGE takes many factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the candidate's education, training, work experience, and key skills related to the role. ======================================= OUR COMPANY TECHFORGE Solutions (TFS) is an Aerospace and Defense company located in Dayton, Ohio. Our amazing team is consistently delivering solutions to our customers’ most challenging problems in core business areas including aerospace systems, autonomy, business intelligence, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, data science, and enterprise risk governance. TECHFORGE is a leader in innovation and technology commercialization. At TECHFORGE Solutions we are committed to providing a work environment that is exciting, challenging, and deeply rewarding. We value our employees and provide industry leading benefits, rewards, and a healthy workplace to support them. Due to the nature of our work, U.S. citizenship is required for employment, and employees may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance. To learn more about us, please visit: http://www.techforge.solutions Equal Opportunity Employer: TECHFORGE is committed to providing equal opportunity to applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all areas of employment including recruitment, placement, training, transfer, promotion, lay off, termination, pay, and other forms of compensation and benefits. The Company will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to providing accessibility to employment opportunities for person with disabilities. If you require assistance to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to: [email protected]. Work Environment and Responsibilities Every candidate is expected to be able to handle multiple priorities and the demands of a fast-paced environment. This role will operate in a professional office environment; whether on-site, remote, hybrid, or client-site. Physical Environment and Responsibilities The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions required of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Other Duties/Changes This role description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities or activities that are required of a team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and job-related activities may change at any time. At any point in time, the essential functions and primary duties associated with this position will be the principal, major or most important duties, responsibilities and activities that the employee is expected to perform as determined and directed by management.
See More Details >>Overview Own Your Future. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an Engineering Analyst in Dayton, OH. Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work? • Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. • Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. • 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. • Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year • Flexible schedules • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan • Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993 Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance. MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com. Responsibilities MTSI is seeking a skilled and proactive Engineering Analyst to support engineering projects by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting technical data. This role involves developing and maintaining engineering models, performing simulations, and preparing technical reports. The analyst will work closely with engineers and other technical staff to optimize designs, improve processes, and ensure project success. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills, enabling the ability to navigate complex technical challenges while defining executable solutions. You’ll be a great fit for this role if:) • You have a passion for aerospace, defense, and space systems and advanced technologies. • You understand the urgent need to modernize our defense systems and give our troops the best possible tools. • You excel at paying attention to detail and providing excellent customer service in a professional environment. • You are passionate about continuous learning and growth, and you seek opportunities to challenge yourself. • You are driven to make a meaningful impact through your work. Responsibilities: Duties to be independently executed include but are not limited to: • Develop and maintain engineering models and simulations using software such as ANSYS, Atlassian, CAMEO, teamwork cloud, SolidWorks, MATLAB, etc. • Analyze engineering data, including performance metrics, test results, and manufacturing data, to identify trends and anomalies. • Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation summarizing findings and recommendations. • Collaborate with engineers and other team members to optimize designs and improve processes. • Conduct root cause analysis of engineering problems and propose solutions. • Participate in design reviews and provide technical input. • Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards and regulations. • Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies. Qualifications • A minimum of 5 years of systems engineering or engineering analysis related experience required, and 3 years of modern digital engineering tools and processes in system development and maturation. • Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). • Possess a high degree of initiative and the ability to perform day-to-day tasks with minimal supervision. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong attention to detail. • Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Education: • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field. • Master's degree preferred. Even better if you have these desired skills: • Experience with tools such as Python and AFSIM Master’s Degree in Engineering discipline, e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field]. Clearance Requirements: • Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility. U.S. Citizenship is required. #LI-CH1
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