Engineering Manager, Rapid Technology Assessment and Integration (RTAI)

Battelle; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed work schedule

Hybrid work model

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan with company 5%

Paid time off

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Job summary

Battelle is seeking an Engineering Manager in the RTAI Division to lead rapid technology assessments, custom engineering and advanced integrations. You will manage a technical group delivering rapid prototyping of innovative solutions with deep domain expertise for national security and commercial missions.

The role provides people leadership, program oversight, and resource management with direct authority over technical staff, ensuring high quality execution and workforce readiness.

Qualifications

• PhD with 3+ years; OR Master’s with 5+ years; OR Bachelor’s with 7+ years in engineering or related field.
• Experience leading advanced systems development programs within an R&D or advanced engineering environment.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Implements short and long term operating plans for the RTAI division.
• Oversees resource planning, staffing models, project assignments for 30–50 staff across programs.
• Leads to ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.
• Manages hiring, performance reviews, and career development planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People Management

Security Clearance

Education

PhD in Engineering

MS in Engineering

BS in Engineering

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

Battelle is seeking an Engineering Manager within the RTAI Division to lead capabilities focused on Rapid Technology Assessments, Custom Engineering and Advanced Integrations. This role is responsible for managing a technical group delivering rapid prototyping of innovative solutions, differentiated by deep domain expertise, operational experience, physics, advanced materials, and digital engineering in support of national security and commercial missions.

The Engineering Manager will provide people leadership, program oversight, and resource management with direct authority over technical staff, ensuring high quality execution, and workforce readiness.

Responsibilities

• Implements short and long term operating plans for the RTAI division in alignment with Battelle and DMS strategic objectives.
• Oversees resource planning, staffing models, project assignments, and workload balancing for an engineering team of 30-50 staff across multiple concurrent programs. Works with Team
• Leads to ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.
• Exercises direct management authority including hiring, performance management, and career development planning. Works closely with leadership to support and implement enterprise culture and program efforts.
• Works closely with Program Managers and technical leads to ensure alignment with program expectations and supports bid and proposal development as needed.
• Ensures technical quality, business ethics, and compliance with Battelle safety, security, and quality standards.
• Interfaces with internal stakeholders (facilities, security, human resources, EHS, quality) as needed to support operations.

Key Qualifications

• PhD with 3+ years; OR Master’s degree with 5+ years; OR Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of applicable experience in systems, software, mechanical, or electrical engineering, applied science, or a related technical field.
• Prior experience in leading related advanced systems development programs within an R&D or advanced engineering environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical staff and allocating resources across multiple projects.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, from the ability to engage senior leadership, clients, and subcontractors to demonstrated ability to motivate and develop staff members.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoW, Intelligence Community, or other government clients.

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.

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