Software Engineer

Battelle Memorial Institute; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a qualified candidate for embedded software development for medical products. You will collaborate with engineering teams and design systems while ensuring proper documentation and adherence to safety protocols.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong programming skills along with previous experience in complex systems. The company offers flexible working arrangements and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field is required.
• 3–6 years of experience in embedded software development.
• Experience with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in product design through requirements definition.
• Design and develop firmware for embedded systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate firmware.

Skills

Programming in C/C++

Embedded systems development

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Git

JTAG debuggers

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Job Summary

You will be a core team member in the design and development of medical products and systems. This role contributes to all phases of product design, including initial requirements definition, conceptualization, feasibility assessment/demonstration, detailed design including engineering analysis and testing; verification testing and documentation, and transfer to the client (or manufacturing) and follow‑on support as needed. You will work on projects that typically involve teams from multiple disciplines: mechanical, electrical, software, systems, industrial design, and human factors.

Responsibilities

• Participate in shaping product design through requirements definition, architectural discussions, and early feasibility development for embedded software solutions

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware for microcontroller based embedded systems used in medical and commercial devices

• Implement embedded software using C/C++ and other appropriate technologies for resource constrained systems

• Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers to integrate firmware with hardware components and subsystems

• Develop and maintain automated build, test, and deployment processes using CI/CD pipelines appropriate for embedded development

• Generate and maintain software design documentation, architecture descriptions, and traceability artifacts in accordance with quality and regulatory processes

• Contribute to verification and validation activities including unit testing, integration testing, and system level testing

• Apply risk based development approaches and support hazard analysis and software risk control activities

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software and system integration issues during development and verification phases

• Work with project management to complete assigned technical tasks within project scope, schedule, and budget

• Communicate technical results and development progress to project leadership and clients through written and oral presentations

Key Qualifications

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

• Strong programming skills in C and/or C++ for embedded systems

• Experience developing software for microcontroller based platforms

• Familiarity with embedded debugging tools such as JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers

• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams developing complex systems

• Strong problem solving skills and ability to work independently on technical tasks

• Effective written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and collaboration

• Travel Requirements: Limited travel up to 10% annually

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or Existing Work Authorization

• Security clearances: None

Required Experience

Core Embedded Platform

• 3–6 years of professional experience in embedded software or firmware development

• Experience developing firmware for microcontrollers or other embedded processing platforms

• Experience using version control systems such as Git in collaborative development environments

Controls / Sensors

• Experience developing embedded software for sensor based electromechanical systems, including closed loop sensing and control of motors or actuators and implementation of control algorithms (e.g., PID).

• Experience integrating sensors with embedded systems, including real time data acquisition and signal processing to support feedback or control systems.

• Familiarity with sensor fusion techniques for systems involving multiple sensing modalities.

• Familiarity with image processing or perception algorithms, including libraries such as OpenCV.

• Exposure to machine learning or deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow or PyTorch) for perception or data driven analysis in embedded or robotics style systems.

• Experience developing Python tools for data capture, analysis, visualization, or test automation in support of embedded system development.

• Experience developing or testing battery powered embedded systems, including power management considerations.

Engineering Process / Environment

• Familiarity with software lifecycle processes including requirements traceability, design documentation, and formal verification activities

• Experience with build systems and automated testing environments for embedded software

• Experience working within regulated or quality managed environments (e.g., medical, aerospace, automotive, or other safety critical industries)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing software for medical devices or diagnostic instrumentation

• Familiarity with IEC 62304 software lifecycle processes for medical device development

• Understanding of FDA regulatory expectations for software in medical devices and development within ISO 13485 quality systems

• Experience developing firmware for ARM Cortex M (32 bit) microcontroller architectures, with familiarity with vendors such as STMicroelectronics (e.g., STM32).

• Experience with real time operating systems (RTOS) or real time embedded design

• Experience with hardware software integration and board level bring up

• Experience designing or maintaining CI/CD pipelines for embedded software development and automated testing

• Familiarity with static analysis tools, code quality tools, and automated test frameworks

• Experience supporting design verification and validation activities for regulated products

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).

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.