Guild Associates, Inc · 3 weeks ago
Mechanical Engineer – Defense Systems & Advanced Prototyping
Dublin, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGuild Associates, Inc is seeking a highly motivated Ph.D.-level Mechanical Engineer focused on cutting-edge military and defense technologies. The role involves leading mechanical system design and analysis for advanced defense applications and collaborating on the development of novel materials and energy-efficient designs.
BiotechnologyConsultingLife Science
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical system design, analysis, and prototyping for advanced defense applications
Conduct 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 requirements into feasible, 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 projects (SBIR/STTR, DARPA, ONR, etc.)
Ensure designs meet MIL-STD specifications and environmental requirements for military use
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to long-term technology strategy
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (e.g., Aerospace, Mechatronics)
10+ years of experience in a research or defense-oriented engineering role
Strong background in structural mechanics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, or system integration
Proficiency with tools such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB, or similar
Experience with defense projects (DoD, DARPA, NAVSEA, ARL, AFRL, etc.)
Strong technical writing and communication skills
Preferred
Experience with additive manufacturing, composites, or micro-mechanical systems
Knowledge of military standards (MIL-STD, MIL-SPEC)
Hands-on prototyping, testing, or lab experience
Familiarity with systems engineering practices and DoD acquisition lifecycle
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities to work on next-generation defense technologies
Collaborative team of experts across mechanical, electrical, and software domains
Support for publications, patents, and conference presentations
Company
Guild Associates, Inc
Guild Associates has the following business areas: • Biogas Processing Equipment • BSR-050 Hydrogen Sulfide Removal Media • Containerized Military Equipment • Chemical Warfare Protection Adsorbents, Filtration Media, and Associated Products • Catalysts and Systems for Process Chemical Abatement • Biological Sensors
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Nick DiNovo
President and CEO
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