Associate Research Engineer | Titleist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026. Footjoy scores B on the Alion truth index.
Where Performance Meets Purpose
Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.
What You Will Be Doing:
Titleist is seeking a passionate and driven Associate Research Engineer to help shape the future of golf club performance through innovation, engineering, and data-driven design. In this role, you will apply engineering principles, scientific methods, and advanced computational tools to explore emerging technologies, analyze golf club designs and biomechanical swing dynamics, and validate concepts that contribute to next-generation Titleist products. Working alongside world-class researchers, engineers, and product designers, you will leverage modeling, simulation, and testing techniques to solve complex design challenges and uncover new opportunities for performance advancement.
You'll collaborate across Research, Design, Product Development, Testing, Manufacturing, Sales, and Marketing to evaluate concepts, support product innovation, and translate technical findings into meaningful product improvements. This is a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise in golf club research and development, contribute to patentable technologies, and play a direct role in creating the high-performance products trusted by golfers around the world.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field required.
- Strong foundation in engineering analysis, problem-solving, and product development.
- Experience with MATLAB and/or Python required.
- Exposure to CAD modeling tools such as NX or SolidWorks.
- Familiarity with simulation and FEA concepts; experience with LS-DYNA is a plus.
- Programming experience (C#, .NET, WPF, Angular, or object-oriented programming) preferred.
- Passion for golf and a strong understanding of the game, equipment, and player performance.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Our Commitment to You
At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more.
Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
Additionally, you'll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
Pay Range: $69,317.00-$86,567.00Ready to Make an Impact?
Join us at Acushnet Company and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.
Interview Preparation Questions
- Tell us about a technical project where you used engineering analysis, modeling, simulation, or programming to solve a complex problem. What was your approach, and what did you learn from the experience?
- Golf knowledge and passion are important in this role. How has your experience with the game influenced your interest in golf equipment, technology, or product performance?
EEO and Additional Statements
Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Veteran/Disabled.
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