Electrical Systems Engineer Jobs in Ohio
Electrical Systems Engineer jobs in Ohio are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in aerospace and defense, automotive manufacturing, and industrial automation sectors, drawing candidates from entry-level positions through senior principal engineers. Columbus, Cleveland, and Dayton are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by long-established employers such as Honeywell, Parker Hannifin, and Collins Aerospace. Power systems integration, embedded controls, and defense electronics are among the most sought-after specializations across Ohio's engineering market. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com
We are seeking a versatile Verification Engineer capable of reviewing requirements, developing verification plans, and creating effective test procedures for electrical, mechanical, and integrated systems. This role combines hands on hardware testing with structured verification planning to ensure robust, mission ready products that meet aerospace and military standards including MIL STD 704, MIL STD 461, MIL STD 464, and MIL STD 810.
The ideal candidate is detail oriented, technically strong across multiple domains, and comfortable coordinating test activities, equipment, configurations, schedules, and readiness reviews to ensure requirements are fully and objectively verified.
- Develop and execute verification plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria for electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems
- Perform hands on testing of power systems, communication interfaces, motors, actuators, sensors, power electronics, and integrated assemblies
- Evaluate subsystem performance, electrical interfaces, power distribution, and overall system functionality under representative operating conditions
- Verify electrical characteristics including voltage, current, continuity, insulation resistance, grounding, and other system behaviors
- Support environmental testing and assess system performance before, during, and after exposure per applicable MIL standards
- Design test configurations, select instrumentation, and operate lab equipment including oscilloscopes, electronic loads, power supplies, signal generators, and data acquisition tools
- Troubleshoot wiring discrepancies, signal integrity issues, electromechanical malfunctions, and other performance deviations
- Analyze test data, identify discrepancies, coordinate corrective actions, and support retest activities
- Coordinate test equipment, schedules, configurations, and readiness reviews to ensure efficient and accurate test execution
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware, systems, and manufacturing engineers during integration and verification
- Perform verification aligned with standards such as MIL STD 704, MIL STD 461, MIL STD 464, and MIL STD 810
- Document results, manage traceability, and ensure compliance with AS9100 quality processes
- Support qualification efforts, design reviews, and failure analysis activities
- BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
- Strong understanding of electronics, embedded systems, and mechanical principles
- Experience using lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, electronic loads, network analyzers, thermal sensors, and vibration tools
- Familiarity with environmental and EMI verification methods per military standards
- Ability to develop structured test procedures and verification documentation
- Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and possess the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Background in aerospace, defense, or ruggedized product development
- Experience with data acquisition systems, scripting (Python/Matlab), or automated test frameworks
- Knowledge of power systems, communication interfaces, and mechanical testing methods
- Familiarity with configuration management and AS9100 documentation practices
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Detail oriented with excellent documentation abilities
- Able to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Passion for ensuring reliable, mission critical hardware performance
Multiple locations: This role can be based at our CFD Research office in Dayton, OH (PREFERRED location), or our office in Huntsville, AL and Hollywood, AL will also be considered. This role is 100% onsite.
Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.
CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com
We are seeking a versatile Verification Engineer capable of reviewing requirements, developing verification plans, and creating effective test procedures for electrical, mechanical, and integrated systems. This role combines hands on hardware testing with structured verification planning to ensure robust, mission ready products that meet aerospace and military standards including MIL STD 704, MIL STD 461, MIL STD 464, and MIL STD 810.
The ideal candidate is detail oriented, technically strong across multiple domains, and comfortable coordinating test activities, equipment, configurations, schedules, and readiness reviews to ensure requirements are fully and objectively verified.
- Develop and execute verification plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria for electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical systems
- Perform hands on testing of power systems, communication interfaces, motors, actuators, sensors, power electronics, and integrated assemblies
- Evaluate subsystem performance, electrical interfaces, power distribution, and overall system functionality under representative operating conditions
- Verify electrical characteristics including voltage, current, continuity, insulation resistance, grounding, and other system behaviors
- Support environmental testing and assess system performance before, during, and after exposure per applicable MIL standards
- Design test configurations, select instrumentation, and operate lab equipment including oscilloscopes, electronic loads, power supplies, signal generators, and data acquisition tools
- Troubleshoot wiring discrepancies, signal integrity issues, electromechanical malfunctions, and other performance deviations
- Analyze test data, identify discrepancies, coordinate corrective actions, and support retest activities
- Coordinate test equipment, schedules, configurations, and readiness reviews to ensure efficient and accurate test execution
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware, systems, and manufacturing engineers during integration and verification
- Perform verification aligned with standards such as MIL STD 704, MIL STD 461, MIL STD 464, and MIL STD 810
- Document results, manage traceability, and ensure compliance with AS9100 quality processes
- Support qualification efforts, design reviews, and failure analysis activities
- BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
- Strong understanding of electronics, embedded systems, and mechanical principles
- Experience using lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, electronic loads, network analyzers, thermal sensors, and vibration tools
- Familiarity with environmental and EMI verification methods per military standards
- Ability to develop structured test procedures and verification documentation
- Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and possess the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Background in aerospace, defense, or ruggedized product development
- Experience with data acquisition systems, scripting (Python/Matlab), or automated test frameworks
- Knowledge of power systems, communication interfaces, and mechanical testing methods
- Familiarity with configuration management and AS9100 documentation practices
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Detail oriented with excellent documentation abilities
- Able to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Passion for ensuring reliable, mission critical hardware performance
Multiple locations: This role can be based at our CFD Research office in Dayton, OH (PREFERRED location), or our office in Huntsville, AL and Hollywood, AL will also be considered. This role is 100% onsite.
Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.
CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical systems engineer jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related engineering discipline required
- Professional Engineer license through the Ohio State Board of Registration encouraged or required
- Experience with electrical system design, schematics, and CAD software such as AutoCAD or EPLAN
- Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or industrial standards including MIL-STD or IEC guidelines
- Proven ability to lead design reviews, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional engineering collaboration
- Strong documentation and communication skills for system specifications and technical reports
Electrical Systems Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical systems engineer in Ohio?
Most Ohio employers require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field as the foundation for this role. Earning licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors strengthens long-term career prospects and is required for certain project leadership roles. Candidates typically begin in junior design or systems analysis positions and build toward licensure by accumulating qualifying engineering experience under a licensed PE.
How much do electrical systems engineers make in Ohio?
Electrical systems engineers in Ohio earn a median of about $100,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,690 for the lowest 10% to over $149,390 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire electrical systems engineers in Ohio?
Employers hiring electrical systems engineers in Ohio right now include CDM Smith, Nidec Motor Corporation, and Rocketdyne, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's deep aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing base means hiring is distributed across both Fortune 500 facilities and specialized engineering contractors throughout the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most electrical systems engineer jobs?
Columbus, Brooklyn Heights, and Mason account for the largest concentration of electrical systems engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus draws demand from defense contractors and technology companies in its growing innovation corridor, Cleveland is anchored by advanced manufacturing and energy firms along the northern industrial belt, and Dayton's proximity to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base sustains a steady pipeline of aerospace and defense engineering roles.
Are there remote electrical systems engineer jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Electrical systems engineering is largely a hands-on discipline involving physical prototypes, lab testing, and on-site systems integration, which limits remote options. About 50% of electrical systems engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the remote fraction concentrated in systems architecture, requirements analysis, and documentation-heavy roles that don't require direct hardware access.
How can I get hired as a electrical systems engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a co-op or internship program embedded in Ohio's engineering schools, particularly at institutions that partner directly with defense and manufacturing employers in the Columbus, Dayton, and Cleveland areas. Large Ohio employers such as Honeywell and Parker Hannifin run structured new-graduate programs that funnel candidates into junior design or test engineer roles. Candidates who hold a Fundamentals of Engineering credential from the Ohio State Board of Registration stand out in early-career applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to electrical systems engineer jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to electrical systems engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings by location or specialty, find roles that fit your background, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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