Job SummaryWe are currently seeking an
Electrical Engineer. This position is a full-time opportunity located in
Columbus, OH.This role supports two critical technical domains within Battelle's defense programs. The selected candidate will modify, integrate, and validate electrical systems on OEM vehicle platforms - including CANbus networks, wiring harnesses, and circuit boards - while preserving vehicle safety, reliability, and diagnostic integrity. In addition, this individual will design, integrate, test, and sustain tactical communications systems that support DoD warfighters operating in contested, mobile, and austere environments.
The ideal candidate brings expertise across both automotive electrical architecture and military communications systems, with the ability to operate across hardware, systems integration, and test disciplines in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
ResponsibilitiesAs an Electrical Engineer, the selected individual will support mission-critical defense programs spanning automotive vehicle electrical systems and DoD tactical communications. Responsibilities may include:
- Design and analyze RF and tactical communications systems - including VHF, UHF, SATCOM, and MANET architectures - in direct support of DoD warfighters operating in contested and austere environments.
- Design and implement electrical modifications to OEM CAN networks, wiring harnesses, and electronic control units (ECUs).
- Reverse-engineer OEM schematics, DBC files, and message structures to integrate add-on or replacement hardware into existing vehicle architectures.
- Design, modify, and rework printed circuit boards (PCBs), including schematic capture, layout, and bill of materials (BOM) development for automotive environments.
- Coordinate with customers, program offices, and subcontractors to ensure system requirements are met and integration milestones are achieved.
- Support the fielding, troubleshooting, and sustainment of tactical communications systems across operational environments.
- Perform systems integration and interoperability testing across platforms and communication architectures.
- Conduct bench, vehicle, and environmental testing to validate electrical system performance and reliability.
Key Qualifications- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with automotive CAN, LIN, or J1939 communication systems.
- 3+ years of experience designing or sustaining DoD tactical communications systems.
- Experience modifying or integrating with OEM electrical architectures without compromising existing vehicle functionality, safety, or diagnostics.
- Working knowledge of RF waveforms and military communications standards.
- Proficiency with PCB design tools such as Altium or Fusion 360.
- Experience with RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators.
- Proficiency with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and CAN interface hardware.
- Understanding of automotive power systems (12V/24V), fusing, grounding, and load dump protection.
- Experience with heavy-duty, off-road, or military ground vehicle platforms.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Compensation DataBattelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $67,000 - $94,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary LifeWe care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
- Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
- Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
- Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
- Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
- Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
- Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
- Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
