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Battelle Memorial Institute Senior Electrical Engineer in Columbus, Ohio
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 with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
The Senior Electrical Engineer will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team and will lead or support design efforts related to new product development projects, through all phases of the project lifecycle including definition, conceptualization, design execution/ documentation, design verification, and production release.
Major Responsibilities
Lead engineering efforts to design, fabricate, integrate, test, debug, and implement rugged electronic systems.
Reverse engineer electronic circuits and systems.
Develop product design requirements and system architecture.
Develop analog and digital circuit designs for subsystems or systems based upon requirements.
Contribute to project planning and engineering resource management.
Complete projects and tasks within budget and schedule, reporting results and progress in written and oral communications to project leadership and clients.
Generate appropriate design documentation and technical reports.
Lead or support brainstorming activities to investigate unusual design challenges and apply state-of-the-art technology to their solutions.
Be an advocate for continual process improvement and technology initiatives, and a mentor to junior staff and interns.
Written communications in a structured, regulated environment.
Verbal presentations to management, clients, and vendors, will also visit client sites as needed.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in related field with 8 years of experience or M.S. in Electrical Engineering with 5-7 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field.
US Citizenship is required and must have active secret clearance.
Working effectively independently, as a task leader, or as a member of a project team.
Experience with integration of hardware and software/firmware systems.
Reverse engineering experience related to electrical design.
Working knowledge of the product design process, electronic manufacturing processes, and design documentation requirements.
Experience with analog, digital, and electro-mechanical circuits and components, which may include power regulators, FETs, LEDs, LCDs, microprocessors, FPGAs, relays, switches, solenoids, sensors, etc.
Creative problem-solving skills backed by general knowledge of the most recent technological solutions, tools, and components.
Experience with PC-based analysis and simulation tools.
Knowledge of troubleshooting and fault isolation techniques.
Candidate must be self-motivated, organized, and a problem solver who works well within a team.
Excellent oral/written communication skills to support interaction with cross-functional team members, internal management, and clients.
Preferred Qualifications
Master degree and 8-10 years of relevant work experience
Experience in task management, planning, and leading electrical design activities and integration.
Familiarity with Altium ECAD tools and methods.
Experience with computer languages such as C, C++, Python, VHDL.
Experience with communications and interconnects standards and protocols including USB, I2C, LVDS, RS232, RS485, CAN, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and/or Wi-Fi.
Familiarity with military qualification standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-704.
Experience using structured methodologies and analysis techniques such as simulation packages, tolerance analysis, experimental design, and evaluation.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
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.
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.
Flexible work arrangements : You have options for where you work and when you work.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
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.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
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