Maritime Systems Mechanical Engineer

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

You will lead the development of advanced subsystems for applications critical to our nation’s defense. You’ll drive projects from concept through integration, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams—including electrical, software, systems, and materials engineers. You’ll work closely with program managers, serving as both an individual contributor and technical lead, guiding and mentoring other engineers.

We are seeking experienced maritime design engineers who have successfully taken parts or subsystems from requirements definition through integration in marine environments.

• Design innovative mechanical solutions with focus on marine components and systems.

• Shape system architecture through concept generation, requirements definition, and test planning.

• Collaborate hands‑on with technicians in lab assembly and testing to validate and refine designs.

• Accountably lead and manage tasks within budget and schedule, partnering with program managers.

• Support proposal development and capture management for government contracts.

• Communicate technical results and project progress to leadership and customers, both verbally and in writing.

• Desire to continually learn and grow both in technical competency and project responsibilities.

• Proven experience designing components and subsystems for maritime environments.

• Strong proficiency in Solid Works and/or Creo.

• Solid understanding of ASME Y14.5 and GD&T.

• Experience leading technical teams.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or related fields from an accredited university, with 7+ years of relevant industry experience.

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

• Physically able to work in laboratory and field environments.

• Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and mentor junior staff.

• Experience with maritime‑specific analyses (naval architecture, buoyancy, wave propagation).

• FEA experience (mechanical, thermal, dynamic; ANSYS preferred).

• Hydraulic and/or high‑pressure pneumatic system design.

• Familiarity with pressure vessel standards (ABS, ASME BPVC, DNV).

• Hands‑on skills in prototype building and testing.

• Experience authoring proposals for U.S. Government contracts.

We care about your well‑being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule :
  Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in‑office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in‑office days, dependent on team and position needs.

• Take time to recharge :
  You get paid time off to support work‑life balance and keep motivated.

• Prioritize wellness :
  Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

• Better together :
  Coverage for partners, gender‑affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

• Build your financial future :
  Build financial stability with an industry‑leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or…