Senior Electronics and Electrical System Design Engineer

Battelle•Columbus, OH

5d•$105,000 - $150,000•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 an Electronics and Electrical System Design Engineer. This position is a full-time opportunity located in Columbus, OH. The selected individual will join a team responsible for designing complex, advanced-technology electronic and electromechanical systems for government and industry customers. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and eager to contribute across a diverse portfolio of projects. Onsite work is required for the first 6–9 months, with the potential for a hybrid schedule in the future, dependent on customer contract requirements. Professional growth in this role extends beyond technical skills and will include contributing to proposal efforts, building relationships with internal clients, participating in IR&D studies, and supporting business development activities led by others.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BS EE) or Computer Engineering (BS CE) from an ABET-accredited ECE program with a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience (relevant research, internship, and co-op experience counts toward total); OR Bachelor's degree in a related field with 8 years of experience; OR Master's degree in a related field with 5 years of experience; OR PhD in a related field with 2 years of experience
Demonstrated mastery of electrical engineering fundamentals with a strong analytical approach to problem solving and self-motivation to learn on the job
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Must be a US Citizen and must be willing to obtain and maintain a government TS/SCI security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with embedded systems design, programming, and troubleshooting
Hands-on mechanical and electrical experience with standard tools and methods (soldering, crimping, hand tools, lab and field debugging, etc.)
Experience with high voltage systems
Experience with microelectronics circuit design, fabrication, and RF system design and modeling
Ability to collaborate across technical disciplines to solve complex, multifaceted problems

Responsibilities

Design and develop advanced electronic systems for government and industry clients.
Interpret, research, and understand design requirements; generate block diagrams and concept designs
Create circuit board schematics, review PCB layouts, and generate CCA documentation
Generate and debug firmware code for microprocessors used in embedded systems
Perform calculations and simulations to predict system performance
Perform trade studies for component identification and selection
Create wiring diagrams and wire harness drawings
Perform testing, debug and resolve errors using standard electrical laboratory equipment
Reverse engineer electronic systems to support analysis and redesign efforts
Write test plan documents and support technicians with test setup construction
Lead team efforts toward a common goal, maintaining commitment to quality results within schedule and budget constraints
Create summary presentations and technical reports; generate documentation including technical manuals and procedures
Provide expertise and support for designs post-delivery