Systems Engineer I - Entry Level

Battelle•Columbus, OH

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 Systems Engineer – Entry Level. This position is a full-time opportunity located in Columbus, OH. The selected candidate will apply foundational systems engineering principles to support requirements analysis, system design activities, and the execution of multidisciplinary projects. This role is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to build technical skills and grow within a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
Foundational understanding of systems engineering methodologies and their application throughout the system lifecycle
Familiarity with systems engineering processes including requirements development, architecture design, integration, verification, validation, risk management, and technical planning
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to evaluate technical alternatives and communicate recommendations effectively
U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience or coursework supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), national security, nuclear, aerospace, or other highly regulated technical programs
Exposure to our coursework in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and implementation
Familiarity with requirements management tools such as IBM DOORS, DOORS Next, Polarion, or similar platforms
Familiarity with systems engineering standards and practices such as INCOSE guidance, ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, or EARS
Any experience supporting system integration, verification, validation, or testing activities
Active DoD Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Supporting the planning, development, design, integration, and management of system solutions throughout the project lifecycle
Assisting in the development, analysis, allocation, and traceability of system requirements
Supporting system architecture definition, interface definition, and system performance analysis activities
Participating in system integration, verification, validation, and test planning activities
Analyzing possible technical solutions using standard procedures, engineering judgment, and data-driven assessments
Performing systems engineering research and analysis to solve a range of problems using established principles and practices
Compiling and evaluating design, test, operational, and performance data to support assigned tasks
Interpreting, compiling, and analyzing collected technical data to support decision-making and technical recommendations
Preparing technical specifications, reports, presentations, and other engineering artifacts
Completing assigned project work within schedule, budget, and technical performance constraints
Building effective working relationships with internal clients, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary engineering teams