Software Engineer (Embedded Systems & Vulnerability Research)

Battelle•Columbus, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Battelle is seeking Software Engineers at multiple career levels to support the design, development, analysis, and security assessment of embedded systems. These roles combine software engineering, low-level system development, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and secure software practices across mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate possesses strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python, experience developing or analyzing embedded systems, and an interest in identifying and understanding software vulnerabilities. Candidates may contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and implementation to testing, debugging, security analysis, and operational deployment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field; or equivalent experience.
Strong programming experience in: C, C++, Python
Experience with: Embedded systems development
Linux-based operating systems
Software debugging and troubleshooting
Source code management tools (Git)
Software testing methodologies
Strong curiosity about how systems work internally.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Vulnerability research
Reverse engineering

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications for embedded and edge computing platforms.
Develop software primarily using C, C++, and Python.
Analyze firmware, operating systems, and embedded applications.
Support vulnerability research efforts including identification, analysis, reproduction, and documentation of software weaknesses.
Develop tools, automation scripts, and proof-of-concept capabilities.
Perform debugging and root cause analysis of software and system issues.
Support integration and testing activities across hardware and software environments.
Contribute to secure software development practices and code reviews.
Document technical findings, software designs, and engineering processes.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, cybersecurity, and research teams.