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Mid Level Engineer Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

$72K - $160K/yr

Secret Level of Experience: Mid This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS) , a business ... Mid-level engineers will apply prior systems engineering experience to lead portions of technical ...

Tangram Flex is seeking Software Engineers with a minimum 3 years experience to join our dynamic ... Experience with communication & proposals; high level written and verbal communication skills to ...

$72K - $169K/yr

Secret Level of Experience: Mid This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS) , a business ... Junior-level engineers will assist with technical planning, system design, system integration, and ...

Tangram Flex is seeking Software Engineers with a minimum 3 years experience to join our dynamic ... Experience with communication & proposals; high level written and verbal communication skills to ...

Tangram Flex is seeking Software Engineers with a minimum 3 years experience to join our dynamic ... Experience with communication & proposals; high level written and verbal communication skills to ...

Mid-level PCB Engineer (Manufacturing)

Columbus, OH · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Job Summary Our Cyber Business Unit's Advanced Microsystem Solutions portfolio is seeking a Mid-level PCB Engineer (Manufacturing) to work from our Columbus, OH offices. As a PCB Engineer you will ...

USA Firmware is seeking a Mid-Level PCB Designer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will work alongside electrical, firmware, software, FPGA, and mechanical engineers to develop ...

USA Firmware is seeking a Mid-Level PCB Designer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will work alongside electrical, firmware, software, FPGA, and mechanical engineers to develop ...

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How much do mid level engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for mid level engineer in Ohio is $96,736.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,900.00 and $110,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a mid level engineer?

A Mid Level Engineer is a professional with a few years of experience—typically between three to five years—in their engineering field. They are responsible for handling moderately complex tasks, collaborating with teams, and often mentoring junior engineers. Mid Level Engineers are expected to work independently on projects, solve technical problems, and contribute to the design, development, or maintenance of systems or products. Their role bridges the gap between entry-level positions and senior engineering roles, combining technical expertise with growing leadership skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mid level engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mid Level Engineer, you need a solid understanding of engineering principles, hands-on project experience, and typically a relevant bachelor's degree. Familiarity with industry-standard software tools, such as CAD programs or coding languages specific to your field, and certifications like EIT or PMP may be required. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and teamwork skills set standout candidates apart. These competencies are essential for managing projects efficiently, collaborating across teams, and delivering innovative engineering solutions.

What are some common challenges faced by mid level engineers when transitioning from individual contributor tasks to mentoring junior team members?

Mid-level engineers often find themselves balancing their own technical responsibilities while starting to guide and mentor junior colleagues. This transition can be challenging as it requires strong communication skills and the ability to provide constructive feedback without micromanaging. Additionally, mid-level engineers may need to learn how to delegate tasks effectively and prioritize team goals alongside their individual work. Successfully navigating these challenges helps build leadership skills and prepares engineers for more senior roles in the future.

What is the difference between Mid Level Engineer vs Junior Engineer?

AspectMid Level EngineerJunior Engineer
Experience2-5 years of relevant work experience0-2 years of experience or entry-level
SkillsProficient in core technical skills, able to handle projects independentlyBasic understanding, requires supervision and guidance
ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and troubleshoot projects; mentor interns or junior staffAssist in tasks, learn on the job, and support senior staff
CertificationsOften required or preferred (e.g., PE, relevant industry certifications)Typically not required

The main difference between a Mid Level Engineer and a Junior Engineer lies in experience, skill level, and responsibilities. Mid Level Engineers are expected to work independently on complex tasks, while Junior Engineers focus on learning and supporting more experienced staff. Employers seek Mid Level Engineers for their ability to contribute immediately and handle projects with minimal supervision.

What does a mid level engineer make?

A mid-level engineer typically earns between $70,000 and $100,000 annually, depending on the industry, location, and experience. They usually have 2-5 years of experience and may work with specific tools or technologies relevant to their field.

What are the most commonly searched types of Engineer jobs in Ohio?

The most popular types of Engineer jobs in Ohio are:

What job categories do people searching Mid Level Engineer jobs in Ohio look for?

The top searched job categories for Mid Level Engineer jobs in Ohio are:

What cities in Ohio are hiring for Mid Level Engineer jobs?

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Infographic showing various Mid Level Engineer job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,736 per year, or $46.5 per hour.

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Job description

Requisition Number: 28350
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $72,254.00 - $160,600.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.
HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:
  • Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.
Job Description
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Mission Technologies Division (HII-MT), is seeking multi-level Systems Engineers to join our growing team and support advanced work in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Candidates at the junior level will build foundational skills while supporting requirements analysis, system modeling, integration, and testing under the guidance of senior engineers. Mid-level engineers will apply prior systems engineering experience to lead portions of technical planning, model development, integration, and verification activities while collaborating across teams. Senior-level engineers will leverage advanced expertise to lead complex efforts across the full system lifecycle, translating customer requirements into integrated digital models, driving technical strategy, and mentoring less experienced team members. Together, these roles offer excellent opportunities to contribute, learn, and grow within a dynamic digital engineering environment.
This position is located at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio and is within a commutable distance from Beavercreek, Fairborn, Dayton, and Riverside.
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Essential Job Responsibilities
Junior Systems Engineer:
Assists with technical planning, system integration, and verification activities within a digital engineering framework. Supports senior engineers in performing analyses using system models. Learns to convert product requirements into systems solutions using SysML and other modeling tools. Participates in functional analysis, timeline analysis, and trade studies to support the development of hardware and software specifications. Collaborates with the engineering team to develop system models and support project goals.
Mid-Level Systems Engineer:
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and evaluates alternatives including cost and risk. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Develops and maintains system architecture and behavioral models using SysML and other digital engineering tools. Examines and evaluates emerging MBSE tools and techniques to accommodate emerging requirements and mission capabilities. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications within a digital engineering environment.
Senior Systems Engineer:
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and evaluates alternatives including cost and risk. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Develops and maintains system architecture and behavioral models using SysML and other digital engineering tools. Examines and evaluates emerging MBSE tools and techniques to accommodate emerging requirements and mission capabilities. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications within a digital engineering environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Junior Systems Engineer:
  • 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
  • Academic background or project experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles.
  • Familiarity with SysML and an interest in learning digital engineering tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx EA, Rhapsody).
  • Basic knowledge of the system engineering lifecycle.
  • An understanding of system design principles and trade studies.
  • Clearance:Secret Security Clearance to start
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks

Mid-Level Systems Engineer:
  • 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and practices.
  • Proficiency with SysML and digital engineering tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx EA, Rhapsody).
  • Experience with the full system engineering lifecycle, from requirements development to system integration and test.
  • Performs system design and trade studies to assist algorithm development and system performance analysis.
  • Experience with analysis and modeling tools/programs (such as MATLAB, Python).
  • Hands-on experience with the test, integration, and verification of hardware and software in a lab environment.
  • Ability to contribute to technical documentation and reports.
  • Responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of Systems Engineering activities across cross-functional teams and customer engagements.
  • Clearance:Secret Security Clearance to start
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security checks

Senior Systems Engineer:
  • 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and practices.
  • Proficiency with SysML and digital engineering tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, Sparx EA, Rhapsody).
  • Experience with the full system engineering lifecycle, from requirements development to system integration and test.
  • Performs system design and trade studies to assist algorithm development and system performance analysis.
  • Experience with analysis and modeling tools/programs (such as MATLAB, Python).
  • Hands-on experience with the test, integration, and verification of hardware and software in a lab environment.
  • Ability to contribute to technical documentation and reports.
  • Responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of Systems Engineering activities across cross-functional teams and customer engagements.
  • Clearance:Secret Security Clearance to start
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with enhanced security check

Preferred Requirements
Junior Systems Engineer:
  • Familiarity with analysis or scripting tools (such as MATLAB, Python) is a plus.
  • Willingness to engage in hands-on test, integration, and verification of hardware and software.
  • Strong desire to learn and contribute to technical documentation and system models.
  • Supports the planning and execution of Systems Engineering activities across cross-functional teams and customer engagements.

Mid-Level Systems Engineer:
  • Performs system design and trade studies to assist algorithm development and system performance analysis.
  • Experience with analysis and modeling tools/programs (such as MATLAB, Python).
  • Hands-on experience with the test, integration, and verification of hardware and software in a lab environment.
  • Ability to contribute to technical documentation and reports.
  • Responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of Systems Engineering activities across cross-functional teams and customer engagements.

Senior Systems Engineer:
  • Performs system design and trade studies to assist algorithm development and system performance analysis.
  • Experience with analysis and modeling tools/programs (such as MATLAB, Python).
  • Hands-on experience with the test, integration, and verification of hardware and software in a lab environment.
  • Ability to contribute to technical documentation and reports.
  • Responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of Systems Engineering activities across cross-functional teams and customer engagements

This position is available at multiple levels. Candidates will be evaluated at the appropriate level based on education and relevant experience
Physical Requirements
Office or industrial, environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

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Our 44,000-strong team includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence and machine learning experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Here you'll find a collaborative environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs that span our shipbuilding apprentice schools in Virginia and Mississippi to tuition reimbursement programs that support continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Our values of integrity, safety, respect, engagement, responsibility and performance are the foundation of HII's ethical culture that inspires employees to do the right thing each day, regardless of the circumstances.


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