Mechanical Engineer I - ARFF Program

Battelle•Atlantic City, NJ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer. This position is a full-time opportunity located in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. This role supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Research Program. The selected individual will provide engineering expertise, design, system analysis, and problem solving in support of research, testing, and evaluation of ARFF technologies and systems. Work includes conducting engineering analysis of mechanical component data and performing structured assignments across multiple ARFF research areas. The Mechanical Engineer will be capable of fully executing research and development projects across ARFF program areas—including development of test plans, experimental setups, data collection systems, and technical analyses—and is expected to deliver complete, timely work products with minimal daily supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university with a curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Zero to five (0–5) years of relevant engineering experience
Ability to apply engineering principles — including mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and materials science — to solve technical problems
Familiarity with data collection, instrumentation, and engineering analysis tools
Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to prepare and present formal and technical information
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Work will involve exposure to outdoor conditions, fire testing environments, and use of personal protective equipment; firefighting experience is not required but is strongly encouraged
Occasional travel required (approximately 2–3 times per year)
Must be a U.S. citizen or foreign national who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting ARFF, fire testing, or fire protection research programs
Experience with evaluation of firefighting agents and tactics
Experience with computational modeling tools (e.g., CFD)
Experience designing and implementing data acquisition and control systems (e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB)
Experience with fabrication, mechanical system integration, or instrumentation installation
Experience working in hazardous or industrial testing environments
Firefighting training or operational experience (e.g., ARFF, Firefighter I/II) strongly preferred
Familiarity with FAA research programs or aviation safety testing environments

Responsibilities

Plan and execute experiments involving fire testing, thermal systems, fluid flow, and mechanical systems
Develop test plans, engineering drawings, instrumentation layouts, and data acquisition systems
Provide engineering expertise in design, system analysis, and problem solving to support ARFF research, testing, and operational activities
Prepare technical reports and research summaries, and present formal and technical information to internal teams, management, and FAA stakeholders
Perform data collection, reduction, and analysis to support research findings and technical conclusions
Support design, fabrication, installation, and validation of test articles, instrumentation, and experimental systems; identify and troubleshoot related technical issues
Conduct engineering analysis of data collected and perform structured work assignments in support of ARFF research
Maintain compliance with safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements during all activities