Software Engineering Co-Op (Spring-Summer 2027)

Battelle • Columbus, OH

1d • $20 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world. At Battelle, interns and co-ops make an impact through hands-on learning and exciting and challenging projects. Our interns are an integral part of the teams they support and will feel like they are a true, valued team member. 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. A brighter future is possible with you. We are currently seeking a Software Engineer Co-Op for the Spring and/or Summer 2027 semester. This position is a full-time, 100% onsite opportunity located in Columbus, OH. Application deadline: October 16th, 2026. Do you enjoy applying analytics tools to unconventional problems, working on research you're passionate about, and a workplace that takes its foosball as seriously as its engineering? Battelle's Advanced Microsystems Solutions division may be exactly where you belong. Our cyber analytics experts tackle some of the world's toughest data science problems, working in small, agile teams to push the boundaries of computing technology. Our high-powered labs are equipped with specialized software and hardware, giving engineers everything they need to invent next-generation cyber solutions. Our team is close-knit and casual — think t-shirts, jeans, and the occasional Korean BBQ outing. We are committed to professional growth and fuel new ideas through our robust Internal Research and Development (IRAD) program, where engineers work on projects they genuinely care about.

Requirements

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• At least one year of college-level coursework completed
• Experience with one or more software languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, C, C++, C#, or Java
• Demonstrated interest in one or more of the following areas: microcontrollers, integrated circuit design, deep neural network approaches, radio frequencies, or hardware testing
• Applicants must be a Sole U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Ability to apply learned skills to real-world scenarios (e.g., research, publications, blogs, GitHub, arXiv, Kaggle competitions, internships, hackathons, cybersecurity clubs, or CTFs)
• Experience programming and using data acquisition tools
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: big data methods, databases (SQL, NoSQL, or graph DB), FPGA design workflows, microcontroller design and assembly languages, or semiconductor fabrication and analysis processes

Responsibilities

• Developing and reviewing code within a large C++ codebase
• Building and debugging software applications for data processing and circuit design analysis
• Developing and testing Python code in support of fundamental research
• Building and debugging embedded software in an RF lab using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debug fixturing
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team using an Agile workflow
• Communicating work status both verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

• $2,000 housing stipend for students relocating more than 50 miles from home and university
• Flexible work schedules: Most teams follow a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off
• Enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Employee Resource Groups that help cultivate an inclusive and welcoming community
• Social and professional networking events with Battelle Senior Leadership and your colleagues
• Opportunities for philanthropic involvement to give back and make an impact in the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed