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Job Summary
Battelle is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with deep expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to support the development and evolution of advanced communications, sensing, autonomy, and Radio Frequency-enabled systems within the Advanced Microsystems Solutions (AMS) portfolio. This role will serve as a key contributor in establishing and maintaining the digital engineering foundation for the RavenStar family of products and related programs.
The successful candidate will lead the development of system architectures, requirements models, interface definitions, and digital engineering artifacts using Cameo Systems Modeler and SysML. The position will work closely with program managers, chief engineers, and technical teams to capture, model, and maintain complex system architectures across multiple products and development efforts.
This position is based in Columbus, Ohio and supports a growing portfolio of advanced technology programs spanning communications, sensing, electronic warfare, autonomy, and software-defined systems.
Responsibilities
Model-Based Systems Engineering (Primary Focus)

• Lead development and maintenance of MBSE artifacts using Cameo Systems Modeler and SysML.
• Develop and maintain system architectures, operational concepts, requirements models, interface definitions, and system behavior models.
• Establish and manage digital engineering frameworks supporting multiple products and programs.
• Create system models that provide traceability from customer needs and requirements through architecture, design, verification, and validation.
• Support development of digital engineering strategies and MBSE best practices across the organization.
• Maintain model consistency, configuration control, and technical baselines across evolving product lines.
• Facilitate model-based technical reviews and architecture assessments.

Systems Architecture & Design

• Translate customer needs, mission objectives, and operational concepts into structured system architectures.
• Perform system-level trade studies and architectural analyses to evaluate technical alternatives.
• Define system decomposition, interfaces, and functional allocations across hardware, software, firmware, and communications subsystems.
• Support architecture development throughout the full lifecycle from concept through deployment and sustainment.
• Contribute to major engineering reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and SVR.

Requirements Engineering & Digital Thread

• Capture, define, and manage system-level requirements and associated traceability.
• Flow requirements through system, subsystem, and component levels.
• Maintain bidirectional traceability between requirements, architecture, interfaces, verification, and validation activities.
• Develop and maintain model-driven verification and validation strategies.
• Support integration between Cameo, requirements management tools, and other engineering repositories.

Cross-Functional Technical Leadership

• Collaborate with software, hardware, RF, test, and integration teams to ensure architectural consistency across programs.
• Work with program leadership to establish technical roadmaps and product evolution strategies.
• Serve as a technical focal point for architecture definition and systems engineering processes.
• Support proposal efforts, customer engagements, and internal research initiatives.
• Help advance MBSE adoption and digital engineering capabilities throughout the AMS organization.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of systems engineering experience developing complex systems.
• Demonstrated experience applying MBSE methodologies throughout the system lifecycle.
• Advanced proficiency with Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) and SysML.
• Experience developing: Operational architectures, Functional architectures, Logical architectures, Interface definitions, Requirements traceability models, and Verification and validation models
• Strong understanding of systems engineering processes including requirements development, architecture design, integration, verification, validation, and risk management.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading MBSE implementation efforts on complex defense or aerospace programs.
• Experience developing digital engineering environments aligned with DoD Digital Engineering Strategy objectives.
• Familiarity with DoDAF, UAF, SysML v2, or related architecture frameworks.
• Experience integrating Cameo with requirements management tools such as DOORS or DOORS Next.
• Experience supporting development of digital twins, digital threads, or model-centric engineering environments.
• Knowledge of communications, RF, sensing, autonomy, electronic warfare, or software-defined systems.
• Experience with MBSE and digital engineering toolchains, including Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw), IBM Rhapsody, IBM DOORS/DOORS Next, Windchill, Cradle, or similar tools.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, scripting, or model automation.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance.

Compensation Data
Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base compensation range for this role is $105,000 - $150,000, in addition to eligibility for an annual short term incentive compensation target and 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: 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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