Embedded Security Engineer & Vulnerability Research

Battelle; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan with 5%

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Battelle, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, seeks Software Engineers to design, develop, analyze, and secure embedded systems. Roles involve low-level development, vulnerability research, and secure software practices across mission-critical environments.

Ideal candidates will master C/C++ and Python, with embedded systems experience, and be able to contribute across the full software lifecycle from architecture to deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• Strong programming in C, C++, and Python.
• Embedded systems development experience.
• Linux-based OS familiarity.
• Debugging, troubleshooting and testing knowledge.
• Git source control experience.
• US security clearance ability; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for embedded and edge platforms.
• Develop primarily in C, C++, and Python.
• Analyze firmware, OS, and embedded applications.
• Support vulnerability research including identification and documentation of weaknesses.
• Develop tools, automation scripts, and PoC capabilities.
• Debug and perform root-cause analysis of software and system issues.
• Support integration and testing across hardware and software environments.
• Contribute to secure software development practices and code reviews.
• Document technical findings and engineering processes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Tools

Git

Job description

Battelle, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, seeks Software Engineers to design, develop, analyze, and secure embedded systems. Roles involve low-level development, vulnerability research, and secure software practices across mission-critical environments.

Ideal candidates will master C/C++ and Python, with embedded systems experience, and be able to contribute across the full software lifecycle from architecture to deployment.