Battelle

Software Engineer

Battelle$100K — $115K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 2 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education/experience.
  • Experience with Windows and Linux environments, specifically RHEL & Ubuntu.
  • Self-starter capable of driving software projects from concept to implementation.
  • Strong communication skills to liaise with customers and team members effectively.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C, C++, or C#.
  • Experience with version control systems like Git for software maintenance.
  • Ability to set up Virtual Machines for development purposes.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with customers to understand project requirements and design custom software for memory-constrained hardware.
  • Set goals and manage expectations between customers and team members, translating these into actionable tasks.
  • Research and analyze new technologies while handling full software life cycle functions including design and testing.
  • Partner with Subject Matter Experts to create tailored software solutions.
  • Maintain and further develop existing custom software.

Benefits

  • Compressed work schedule allowing for every other Friday off.
  • Flexible work options including a hybrid model with 60% in-office and 40% remote.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits.
  • Inclusive health coverage that supports partners, gender-affirming care, and family formation.
  • Industry-leading 401(k) retirement plan with automatic contributions and matching.
  • Tuition assistance to support further education.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

"From Silicon to Systems" - We are an elite, multi-disciplinary team, bringing together the brightest minds from physics, computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematics to develop unique embedded security solutions for government and industrial customers. Battelle has been trusted by government clients to solve some of the world's hardest security problems. We work in small agile teams to push the bounds of computing technology. Our high-powered labs include specialized software and hardware, so our engineers have everything they need to invent new Cyber solutions.

As a Software Engineer, you will spend your day designing, coding, and testing software. Our projects are non-standard, highly customized, and will push you to new levels as a software developer. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the software development life cycle with a focus on innovation and supporting cutting-edge R&D efforts.

This position will be based out of Battelle offices in Columbus, Ohio or Chantilly, VA

Responsibilities

  • You will work with customers and team members to understand project requirements and scope, design/develop/modify software and firmware for custom memory constrained hardware and related systems.
  • You will work with internal and external customers to understand and set goals and expectations and translate and communicate those goals and expectations to the team.
  • You will research and analyze new libraries, technologies and tools and perform full software life cycle functions including software/firmware requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, and documentation.
  • You will collaborate with Subject Matter Experts from various scientific fields to develop custom software solutions.
  • You will be tasked with custom software maintenance and development.


Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study and (2) years of experience; Master's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant.
  • Experienced working in both Windows and Linux (RHEL & Ubuntu) environments.
  • A self-starter that can effectively drive the development of software projects from initial concept through implementation.
  • Effective and consistent communication with customers and teammates at all stages of software development.
  • Proficiency in Python, C, C++, or C# (or similar general-purpose languages).
  • Ability to maintain software using Git (or other similar version control systems).
  • Build, test, and install with common build-systems such as CMake/Make and Poetry.
  • Be able to instantiate Virtual Machines/Environments for active development.
  • Experience creating and deploying containerized software using container engines like Podman, Docker, or Singularity.
  • Strong understanding of common data structures, algorithms, and their applications.
  • Experience automating tasks using Python, Bash, PowerShell and Batch Scripts.
  • Passion and drive to continuously improve your skill set.
  • Exceptional technical writing and team skills and experience or a willingness to support proposals, and progress reports.
  • Process management implementation utilizing configuration control and configuration management.
  • Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience adding functionality and resolving issues in existing codebases.
  • Experience developing and debugging embedded applications.
  • Experience with formal software development processes.
  • Laboratory automation.
  • Data pipelining.
  • Ability to self-lead and self-teach.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance


Annual salary compensation range: Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $115,000 (Ohio) and $115,600 - $147,700 (Virginia) 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 Life
We 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.

About Battelle

Battelle is a private nonprofit applied science and technology development company. It was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Battelle operates in the fields of national security, health, energy, and the environment. The company provides research and development services, manages laboratories, and commercializes technology. Battelle has a number of subsidiaries, including Bluefin Robotics, a manufacturer of unmanned underwater vehicles, and Battelle Memorial Institute, a research institute that conducts research in the areas of science and technology, education, and national security. The company has a number of partnerships with government agencies, universities, and private companies.
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