Embedded Software Engineer — Cyber Security R&D

Battelle Memorial Institute; Ohio; On-site; USD 100,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus, OH (and Chantilly, VA) seeks a Software Engineer to design, code and test software for memory-constrained hardware and related systems. You will own software development life cycles, with emphasis on innovation and R&D.

The role requires strong Python/C/C++/C#, experience across Windows and Linux, and the ability to work with customers to translate requirements into robust software solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2 years of experience.
• Master's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant.
• Experienced working in both Windows and Linux (RHEL & Ubuntu) environments.
• A self-starter that can effectively drive the development of software projects from initial concept through implementation.
• Effective and consistent communication with customers and teammates at all stages of software development.
• Proficiency in Python, C, C++, or C# (or similar general-purpose languages).
• Ability to maintain software using Git (or other similar version control systems).
• Build, test, and install with common build-systems such as CMake/Make and Poetry.
• Be able to instantiate Virtual Machines/Environments for active development.
• Experience creating and deploying containerized software using container engines like Podman, Docker, or Singularity.
• Strong understanding of common data structures, algorithms, and their applications.
• Experience automating tasks using Python, Bash, PowerShell and Batch Scripts.
• Passion and drive to continuously improve your skill set.
• Exceptional technical writing and team skills and experience or a willingness to support proposals, and progress reports.
• Process management implementation utilizing configuration control and configuration management.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• You will work with customers and team members to understand project requirements and scope, design/develop/modify software and firmware for 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.
• You will collaborate with Subject Matter Experts from various scientific fields to develop custom software solutions.
• You will be tasked with custom software maintenance and development.

Skills

Python

C

C++

C#

Git

CMake/Make

Poetry

Virtual Machines

Docker

Podman

Singularity

Bash

PowerShell

Batch Scripts

Data structures

Algorithms

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

Git

CMake/Make

Poetry

Podman

Docker

Singularity

Job description

Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus, OH (and Chantilly, VA) seeks a Software Engineer to design, code and test software for memory-constrained hardware and related systems. You will own software development life cycles, with emphasis on innovation and R&D.

The role requires strong Python/C/C++/C#, experience across Windows and Linux, and the ability to work with customers to translate requirements into robust software solutions.