Electrical Engineer (Early Career)

Battelle; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 71,200 - 101,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule (compressed)

Hybrid work options

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle seeks an Electrical Engineer (Early Career) in Columbus, OH, to perform basic engineering analysis and structured assignments on electrical/electronic systems. This 100% onsite role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and technicians in advancing materials and energetics projects.

Responsibilities include developing tools and models for power systems, generating schematics, and building hardware prototypes in lab environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 0–2 years experience or master’s in related field.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain a clearance.
• Physically fit for tasks including ladders and confined spaces.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid grasp of basic electrical engineering concepts and ability to learn.

Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment to establish operating data and select components per specs.
• Develop tools, simulations, and models for electric power systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical/embedded systems with a team.
• Maintain and troubleshoot independently with minimal oversight.
• Collaborate with Columbus engineers to design, fabricate, and integrate systems.
• Generate and interpret electrical schematics.
• Follow installation and testing procedures.
• Build, prototype, and evaluate electronic hardware in lab environments.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

Verbal and written communication

C programming

Python

MATLAB

Lab equipment handling

Hardware prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Logic analyzers

Programmable power supplies

Altium

Spice

Job description

Job Summary

Battelle is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer (Early Career) to join our Advanced Materials & Energetics group. This position is 100% onsite, located in Columbus, OH. The person selected for this position will be responsible for performing basic engineering analysis and executing structured technical assignments related to electrical and electronic systems. The position supports the research, design, development, and testing of electrical/electronic systems, components, equipment, and networks. The individual will work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary technical team that may include engineers, materials scientists, and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing equipment to establish operating data, conducting experimental tests, evaluating results, and selecting components based on specifications, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Contributes to the development and application of tools, simulations, and models for electric power systems to address challenges in system planning, operations, economics, resilience, and performance optimization.
• Maintaining, testing and troubleshooting existing electrical/embedded systems as part of an integrated technical team.
• Maintaining, testing and troubleshooting existing electrical/embedded systems independently with minimal oversight.
• Working closely with Battelle engineers located in Columbus, OH to design, fabricate and integrate new electrical/embedded systems.
• Generating and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Generating and following installation and testing procedures.
• Build, prototype, and evaluate electronic hardware assemblies in laboratory environments.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 0-2 years of experience or master’s degree in related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance.
• Physically fit to accomplish required tasking including working from ladders and in confined spaces.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid grasp of basic electrical engineering concepts and ability to learn.
• Experience with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and programmable power supplies.
• Experience with computer languages/programs such as C, Python, Matlab, Word, Excel, etc.
• Experience with hardware prototyping and development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional work experience in the electrical engineering field.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering design tools and methods.
• Experience generating and interpreting engineering schematics.
• Experience working in a lab environment, including preparing, conducting, and documenting tests, soldering, and wiring.
• Signal processing experience, both software and hardware based.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering design tools (Altium, Spice simulation tools, etc.) and methods (concept, design, build, test, lifecycle support).
• Experience with communication interfaces such as UART, I2C, SPI, USB, etc.

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $71,200-$101,400 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

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.

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).

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.