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Network Engineer

Crane, IN · On-site

The role involves designing and implementing complex network solutions, optimizing network performance, and mentoring junior engineers to enhance the effectiveness of Navy and Marine Corps programs ...

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Controls Engineer II

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

Provide technical support and guidance to technicians and junior engineering staff Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field * 3-5 years ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior engineer in Indiana is $68,322.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,200.00 and $76,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Junior Engineer, you need a solid grasp of engineering principles, relevant technical coursework or a degree, and foundational problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or MATLAB, and sometimes entry-level certifications, is typically required. Strong communication, teamwork, and eagerness to learn help junior engineers collaborate effectively and adapt to new challenges. These skills and qualities are crucial for contributing to team projects, learning quickly on the job, and developing into a successful engineer.

What is a junior engineer?

A junior engineer is an entry-level engineering professional who reports to and learns from a senior engineer. You can find junior engineering jobs in every subset of the engineering field: industrial engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, materials engineering, and computer engineering. As a junior engineer, your job duties include testing project components, identifying problems and discovering solutions, working on ongoing projects based on specifications or drawings, and collaborating with teams of other engineers.

What are some common challenges faced by junior engineers when starting in a new team, and how can they overcome them?

Junior Engineers often encounter challenges such as adjusting to unfamiliar engineering tools, understanding existing codebases, and communicating effectively with senior team members. To overcome these, it's helpful to actively seek feedback, ask clarifying questions, and participate in code reviews or team meetings. Building relationships with mentors and collaborating closely with peers can accelerate learning and make the transition smoother. Over time, consistent effort and openness to learning help Junior Engineers become valuable contributors to their teams.
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Infographic showing various Junior Engineer job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,322 per year, or $32.8 per hour.

ES_032_Mechanical Engineer - Thermal-Structural_IN

Applied Technology Solutions, Inc

Odon, IN

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer - Thermal-Structural will develop innovative designs to challenging engineering problems for a wide variety of applications including but not limited to thermal-structural engineering. The Mechanical Engineer will perform as a task lead on many tasks and as an individual contributor in others. The Mechanical Engineer will develop detailed design criteria from customer requirements and use strong engineering principles and tools to develop robust and reliable solutions. Designs are expected to include hardware such as test fixtures, custom mechanical assemblies, pressure vessels, piping systems, weldments, etc. The Mechanical Engineer will regularly coordinate with engineers from other disciplines and backgrounds to ensure proper design integration. Additionally, the engineer in this role will work closely with designers and operators to ensure designed hardware is manufacturable and maintainable. The Mechanical Engineer will mentor and train junior engineers through on-the-job training and dedicated mentorship activities.

  • Perform task lead activities to ensure proper due diligence for designs within the Mechanical Engineer's responsibility.
  • Lead and mentor junior engineers to develop strong problem solving, critical thinking, and engineering processes.
  • Develop innovative designs for custom mechanical and structural hardware.
  • Develop design documentation such as presentations, white papers, calculation packages, reports, etc.
  • Perform review of design documentation from other ATS and third-party engineers.
  • Present designs and design progress for customer review and feedback.
  • Perform structural and possibly aerothermal, thermal-structural, and flow analysis using hand calculations or appropriate software tools to validate mechanical designs.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • BS in engineering or related field (equivalent experience may be accepted)
  • Secret DoD Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret DoD Clearance
  • Desired experience with ANSYS or ABAQUS, CAESAR, AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, and MATHCAD
  • Familiarity with CAD modelling, drawing development and GD&T
  • Experience applying engineering codes and standards such as ASME BPVC, ASME B31.3, AISC 360-10, AWS D1.1, ASME Y14.5, etc.

Note:ATS is a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited. All candidates who receive conditional offers of employment are subject to drug testing. In addition, ATS is an E-Verify employer.

Export Control Regulations:
Applicants for employment at ATS must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e.current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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