Systems Engineer IV

Battelle • San Diego, CA

32d • 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 Battelle has been providing research, development, test and evaluation services in support of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives defense for over 60 years. As part of our mission support, Battelle is working with the Capability Program Executive (CPE) Joint Project Lead (JPL) for CBRN integration. Our support will facilitate the advancement of the enterprise information management system to support nexgen CBRN threat warning and reporting, hazard prediction, and decision support capabilities for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of CBRN defense information. We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to perform the following activities in conjunction with this mission space. Applies multidisciplinary systems engineering skills, compliance, knowledge, and project management experience to design engineering research studies. Determines the appropriate analysis methods, identifies problems, and develops and implements solutions to complex problems. Plans, develops, designs, and manages holistic systems solutions throughout the project lifecycle. Tailors and applies systems engineering techniques and processes to meet project objectives within constraints. Balances systems thinking and systems engineering best practices over the full range of technology maturity levels. Analyzes requirements and system performance. Applies systems engineering expertise to define cost/benefit and risk/opportunity, develop and analyze alternatives, support decisions, and mitigate risks. Ensures all project or system aspects are considered in totality and integrated.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field with 8 years of experience or master's degree in related field with 5 years of experience or PhD with 2 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.
• Must have DoD Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• The individual shall have over 10 years of experience in systems engineering and technical support for software programs such as JEM, JWARN, and NEXGEN WRAHP.
• They must specialize in integrating software capabilities into military platforms, advising on software architecture, and providing SME support for agile development, cybersecurity, and system interoperability.
• Experience in lifecycle activities such as architecture integration, T&E, and risk management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly complex assignments by compiling and evaluating design and test data, preparing technical specifications, analyzing technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for analysis of requirements and systems performance.
• Analyzes and interprets complex data.
• Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
• Prepares and presents advanced technical reports and presentations to client, both formal and informal.
• Conducts and/or leads technical projects or major tasks of technical projects.
• Provides technical direction to and coordinates the efforts of engineers and technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects within time and budget constraints.
• Reviews projects progress and evaluates results.
• Recommends modifications and corrections in technical analyses and design to ensure project completion.
• Prepares technical sections of proposals.
• May manage proposals or major sections of large proposals.
• Builds relationships with internal and external clients.
• Prepares and presents final reports to clients and stakeholders.
• Communicates with client with regard to the schedule and quality of deliverables.
• Contributes to IR D studies.
• Works on projects involving innovative methods or applications.
• Leads IR D tasks.
• Supports business development efforts led by others and maintains business interactions with external clients.
• Contributes to marketing and project development by providing technical expertise and executing responsibilities in client relations.
• Investigates new project opportunities.
• May assist with the coordination of and participation in Battelle-sponsored conferences.
• Participates in scientific conferences, peer review panels, and increases company visibility through publications.
• Trains lower-level staff to improve technical development.
• Coordinates and provides day-to-day work direction to lower-level staff to support overall project goals.

Benefits

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy 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 .
• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees