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

Battelle’s Cyber Solutions Division (CSD) is responsible for ideating, developing, and deploying data-driven scientific solutions to solve the most challenging national security problems. We are seeking an Early Career Computer Engineer to work in our Chantilly, VA location. As a Early Career Computer Engineer, you will support a variety of data problems addressing complex science and technology issues. You will provide critical insights for disparate data through contributing to development of advanced data science capabilities and tools. These data solutions will directly impact customer missions and understanding of complex data streams to allow customer staff to better execute their tasks.

We welcome your unique experience in machine learning, statistics, mathematical modeling, data mining, network analysis, natural language processing, data automation and pipelining, and/or data analytics. We especially want people with national security experience, an enthusiasm for learning and problem solving, and who can implement data-driven solutions with direct application to client S&T mission areas. For more information on the types of work these positions do visit: https://www.battelle.org/government-offerings/national-security/cyber/intelligence-analytics

Responsibilities

As an Early Career Computer Engineer, you will spend your day designing, coding, and testing software and embedded systems. Our projects are non-standard, highly customized, and will push you to new levels as a software developer. You will work with our data scientists, customer and other team members to understand project requirements and scope, design/develop/modify software and firmware for applications, custom memory constrained hardware and related systems. You will work with internal and external customers to understand and set goals and expectations and translate and communicate those goals and expectations to the team. You will research and analyze new libraries, technologies, and tools and perform full software life cycle functions including software/firmware requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, and documentation.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a related field

• Competency in object-oriented programming

• Experience with or understanding of relational databases

• Experience with designing and implementing HTTP/REST APIs

• Experience with common python libraries for backend development e.g. FastAPI, SQLAlchemy

• Familiarity with development tools (e.g.: Visual Studio Code, PyCharm, Eclipse)

• Familiarity with version control systems (git)

• Familiarity with web development technologies such as HTML, XML, JSON, CSS, or JavaScript/Typescript Understanding of common debugging tools and how to use them (GDB, Visual Studio Code debugger, etc.)

• Ability to work in Linux-based Operating Systems (e.g., Ubuntu, RedHat, CentOS, etc.)

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies

• Ability to work individually and in small fast paced team environments

• Passion and drive to constantly improve your skill set

• Ability to develop, test, document, and maintain code for deadline-driven projects

• Ability to participate in requirements-gathering process, provide user documentation, and comment code clearly

• Must be a US citizen with an active Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with or ability to understand interpreted languages (Python)

• Experience with or ability to understand compiled languages and memory management (C, C++)

• Experience with or ability to write unit and integration tests to verify code functionality

• Familiarity with microservices architecture, containerization, and container orchestration software (e.g., Docker, CRI-O, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, Marathon)

• Familiarity with machine learning libraries such as Tensorflow, Pytorch, Scikit-Learn, etc.

• Familiarity with data pipelines to process and distribute data such as NiFi, Apache Spark, Airflow and/or Prefect

• Familiarity with cloud computing and associated service providers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure

• Understanding of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis, MarkLogic, Cassandra, etc.)

• Understanding of supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques

• Understanding of user interface and user experience design and implementation

• Full scope background with polygraph.

SOME OF THE EXTRAS THAT MAKE WORKING HERE GREAT

• Learn (tuition assistance, paid training) and teach (get published, speak at a conference)

• Software and Intellectual Property development royalty sharing

• Mentorship and learning culture

• Internally funded and guided research projects with large amounts of individual autonomy

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Battelle has been trusted by elite 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. Our high-powered labs include specialized software and hardware, so our engineers have everything they need to invent new Cyber solutions.

Team members can work flexible hours, and Battelle maintains a 9/80 schedule meaning employees have a chance to take every other Friday off.

We encourage new ideas with our large Independent Research and Development (IRAD) program where engineers work on projects they are passionate about. Inventors and innovators are rewarded by our industry leading IP compensation program. Our group works collaboratively with many parts of Battelle’s larger organization on projects ranging from genomics to robotics.

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.

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