Applied Research Engineer 2

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH

15h•$70,100 - $91,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Applied Research Engineer 2 serves as a lead engineer for the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME), executing industry-led projects relating to industrial cybersecurity and commercializing new technology through integrated design and manufacturing approaches. The role assists with planning and developing virtual cybersecurity curriculum focused on manufacturing, operational technology, CMMC readiness, and trustworthy use of artificial intelligence. It also conducts program outreach and promotion through coordinated advertising, communications, and partner engagement. The position works with industry partners to complete projects according to milestones, deliverables, and agreed costs and schedules, and coordinates multidisciplinary tasks with Ohio State faculty, CDME staff, and students. It applies technical expertise and leadership to determine solutions for complex problems, drawing on personal experience and resources across Ohio State, external sources, suppliers, and CDME staff. The engineer follows disciplined project management processes and delivers technical content through webinars, workshops, events, conferences, and virtual cohorts. Travel to customer facilities for project meetings and technology implementation programs is required. The role supports CDME professional development and student program activities in its area of expertise and is responsible for bringing in sufficient funding to support the position and any direct reports. Other special projects and duties may be assigned. The position requires access to export-controlled data and work in an export-controlled facility. Eligibility is restricted to U.S. persons as defined by U.S. export control regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, business, communications, education, psychology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of experience in a professional research environment, including proposal writing, program outreach, partner engagement, and participant recruitment.
Working knowledge of basic cybersecurity concepts and CMMC fundamentals, and ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated comfort presenting.
Experience building and maintaining relationships with external partners and orchestrating outreach efforts to increase participation in programs, services, or initiatives.
Eligibility as a U.S. person under U.S. export control regulations.
Ability to travel to customer facilities for project meetings and technology implementation programs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, business, communications, education, psychology, or a related field.
Experience with technical program outreach and education, specifically cybersecurity, CMMC, or operational technology resilience.
Experience interfacing with small businesses, manufacturers, and industry partner groups.
History of contributing to the growth of a program, service, or initiative organization-wide or across locations in collaboration with partners.
Experience with grant-funded workforce development projects and proposal writing.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute industry-led projects relating to industrial cybersecurity and commercialization of new technology through integrated design and manufacturing approaches.
Assist with planning and developing virtual cybersecurity curriculum focused on manufacturing, operational technology, CMMC readiness, and trustworthy use of artificial intelligence.
Conduct program outreach and promotion through coordinated advertising, communications, and partner engagement.
Work with industry partners to ensure projects meet milestones, deliverable requirements, and agreed cost and schedule.
Coordinate multidisciplinary tasks with Ohio State faculty, CDME staff, and students.
Determine technical solutions for complex problems using personal expertise and resources from Ohio State faculty, external sources and suppliers, and CDME staff.
Ensure disciplined project management processes are followed.
Deliver technical content through webinars, workshops, events, conferences, and virtual cohorts.
Travel to customer facilities for project meetings and technology implementation programs.
Support CDME professional development and student program activities in the area of expertise.
Bring in sufficient funding to support the position and any direct reports.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.