Engineering Manager, Rapid Technology Assessment and Integration (RTAI)

Battelle • Columbus, OH

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle is seeking an Engineering Manager within the Rapid Technology Assessment and Integration (RTAI) Division to lead capabilities focused on Rapid Technology Assessments, Custom Engineering, and Advanced Integrations. The role manages a technical group that delivers rapid prototypes of innovative solutions, drawing on deep domain expertise, operational experience, physics, advanced materials, and digital engineering to support national security and commercial missions.

The Engineering Manager provides people leadership, program oversight, and resource management, with direct authority over technical staff. The role is accountable for high-quality execution and workforce readiness, and implements operating plans aligned with Battelle and DMS strategic objectives.

The position works with Team Leads, Program Managers, technical leads, and internal stakeholders to plan staffing, support program delivery and proposals, and maintain compliance with Battelle safety, security, quality, and business ethics standards. The role may follow Battelle’s hybrid flexibility model, with 60% in-office and 40% remote work, depending on team and position needs.

Requirements

• PhD with 3 or more years, master's degree with 5 or more years, or bachelor's degree with 7 or more years of applicable experience in systems, software, mechanical, or electrical engineering, applied science, or a related technical field.
• Prior experience leading related advanced systems development programs within an R&D or advanced engineering environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical staff and allocating resources across multiple projects.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, including the ability to engage senior leadership, clients, and subcontractors and to motivate and develop staff members.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DoW, Intelligence Community, or other government clients.

Responsibilities

• Implement short- and long-term operating plans for the RTAI division in alignment with Battelle and DMS strategic objectives.
• Oversee resource planning, staffing models, project assignments, and workload balancing for an engineering team of 30–50 staff across multiple concurrent programs.
• Work with Team Leads to ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.
• Exercise direct management authority, including hiring, performance management, and career development planning.
• Work with leadership to support and implement enterprise culture and program efforts.
• Work with Program Managers and technical leads to ensure alignment with program expectations and support bid and proposal development as needed.
• Ensure technical quality, business ethics, and compliance with Battelle safety, security, and quality standards.
• Interface with internal stakeholders, including facilities, security, human resources, EHS, and quality, as needed to support operations.

Benefits

• Flexible, compressed work schedule with every other Friday off for most team members.
• Hybrid work flexibility through a model of 60% in-office and 40% remote work, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, depending on team and position needs.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits, plus optional supplemental benefits.
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan; for most employees Battelle contributes 5% whether or not the employee contributes and matches employee contributions.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager