Senior Systems Engineer

Battelle•Columbus, OH

8d•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. Job Summary We are currently seeking a Senior Systems Engineer. This position is a full-time opportunity located in Columbus, OH. The selected candidate will perform advanced systems engineering research and analysis, conduct quality-control reviews, analyze requirements and system performance, and prepare and review technical documents. This role applies systems engineering principles and practices to complex assignments while collaborating with engineers, technical specialists, project teams, and clients. The Senior Systems Engineer will also support system architecture, interface definition, integration, verification, validation, and test-planning activities, and may provide technical direction to engineers and technical support staff in performing assigned project work within schedule and budget constraints.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5 years of experience, a master's degree in a related field with 2 years of experience, or a PhD; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering methodologies throughout the system lifecycle
Experience developing, decomposing, allocating, tracing, and verifying requirements using recognized systems engineering practices and standards such as INCOSE guidance, ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, or EARS
Experience supporting system integration, verification, validation, and testing activities and creating associated artifacts
Experience performing complex systems engineering analyses involving requirements, system performance, design data, or test data
Experience preparing technical specifications, reports, presentations, or other engineering artifacts
Experience analyzing and interpreting technical data to support engineering decisions and recommendations
Strong understanding of systems engineering processes, including requirements development, architecture design, integration, verification, validation, risk management, and technical planning
Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong analytical, technical-writing, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate technical results and deliverable status effectively to internal and external clients
U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), National Security, Nuclear, Aerospace, or other highly regulated technical programs
Experience with MBSE and digital engineering toolsets such as Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw), IBM Rhapsody, Teamcenter, Windchill, Cradle, or similar tools
Experience with requirements-management tools such as IBM DOORS, DOORS Next, Polarion, or similar requirements-management platforms
Experience conducting or leading small technical projects or technical tasks within larger projects
Active DoD Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Conducts or leads small technical projects or technical tasks within larger projects, ensuring delivery within schedule and budget constraints
Supports system architecture, interface definition, integration, verification, validation, and test-planning activities
Analyzes requirements and system performance and supports the development and evaluation of technical alternatives
Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external clients; presents technical and research results through formal and informal presentations
Performs advanced systems engineering research and analysis
Prepares technical specifications and analyzes technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for evaluating requirements and system performance
Performs complex assignments by compiling and evaluating design and test data
Analyzes and interprets collected technical data to support engineering decisions and recommendations
Conducts quality-control reviews, performs data reporting, and prepares and reviews technical documents
May provide technical direction to and coordinate the efforts of engineers and technical support staff
Communicates with clients regarding the schedule and quality of assigned deliverables
Applies systems engineering techniques and processes to support project objectives within established constraints
May support Battelle-sponsored conferences, scientific conferences, peer-review panels, publications, or other activities that increase company visibility