Junior Software/Hardware Engineer

Job description

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**

We are an elite, multi-disciplinary team, bringing together the brightest minds from physics, computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematics to develop unique hardware validation, recovery, and 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.

As a **Software/Hardware Engineer** your work will be dedicated toward the development of Software Tools for Hardware Inspection and Validation.

You will spend your day designing, coding, and testing software tools for inspection and validation of hardware (ASIC and FPGA).

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.

This position will be based out of Battelle offices in **Columbus, OH** .

**Responsibilities**

+ Collaborates with the Cyber Trust and Analytics Team to improve reverse engineering and post-silicon validation capabilities, integrating hardware, software, and reverse engineering tasks.
+ Identifies and articulates strengths and weaknesses of solutions, conclusions and problem approaches during technical discussions.
+ Demonstrates awareness of deliverables and their role within the project plan.

Identifies and executes steps necessary to complete less structured assignments with guidance from SMEs.
+ Works with internal and external stakeholders to prepare technical content tailored to the client's mission.

Participates in technical discussions, demonstrating knowledge of the technology and adequately fielding questions which arise.
+ Contribute to Internal Research and Development (IRAD) studies.
+ Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical/electronic systems, components, equipment, and networks.
+ Determines design approaches and parameters.

Analyzes equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests, and evaluates results

**Key Qualifications**

+ Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or related field of study and (2-5) years of experience; a Master’s degree in a relevant field and (0-2) years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant field.
+ Proficiency in Python, C, C++, or C# (or similar general-purpose languages).
+ Experience with designing and testing digital logic circuits in Verilog (or similar hardware language)
+ Strong understanding of common data structures, algorithms, and their applications.
+ Ability to maintain software using Git (or other similar version control systems).
+ Ability to instantiate Virtual Machines/Environments for active development.
+ Experienced working in both Windows and Linux (RHEL & Ubuntu) environments.
+ Experience with software coding/debugging.
+ Demonstrates good organization, communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
+ Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Master’s degree with (2) or more years equivalent work experience in one of the following fields: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics; or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant field.
+ Experience with one or more of the following: Networkx, Klayout, Quartus, Vivado, CocoTB, PyVerilog.
+ Experience with GDSII layout representations of digital circuit primitives such as combinational logic cells, flip-flops, and latches.
+ Experience designing and supporting UI/UX for tools.
+ Experience using SAT solvers (such as Z3) to model and assess systems.
+ Active DoD Top Secret clearance

**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.
+ **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.

**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
+ Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative 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.**

For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers

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