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Job Summary
Battelle's Advanced Microsystems Solutions (AMS) organization is seeking a Software Engineer to support the development of next-generation Radio Frequency (RF) and Spectrum Operations solutions. This role will focus on designing and developing software applications, signal processing algorithms, and mission systems that enable customers to sense, analyze, exploit, and operate within contested electromagnetic environments.
The successful candidate will work within multidisciplinary teams of software engineers, RF engineers, systems engineers, data scientists, and researchers to develop innovative capabilities supporting spectrum awareness, signal intelligence, communications resilience, electronic attack, and electronic support missions. The engineer will contribute throughout the full lifecycle, from concept development and prototyping through integration, testing, deployment, and customer transition
Responsibilities
Software Development for RF & Spectrum Systems

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications supporting advanced RF, communications, and spectrum operations systems.
• Develop scalable software architectures for real-time signal processing and mission applications.
• Design and implement APIs, services, and data-processing pipelines that support sensor integration and spectrum exploitation workflows.
• Develop software utilizing modern software engineering practices, DevSecOps methodologies, and Agile development frameworks.

Signal Processing & Algorithm Development

• Develop and optimize digital signal processing algorithms for: Signal detection and classification, Modulation and demodulation, Direction finding and geolocation, Spectrum monitoring and analysis, Waveform processing, Interference mitigation
• Implement algorithms using C++, Python, and other high-performance programming languages.
• Evaluate algorithm performance utilizing both simulated and operational datasets.

Software Defined Radio (SDR) & RF Integration

• Develop software applications supporting software-defined radio platforms and RF sensor systems.
• Interface software with RF front ends, communications systems, phased-array systems, and embedded processing hardware.
• Integrate third-party and custom RF technologies into mission systems.
• Support laboratory and field testing activities to validate system performance.

Spectrum Operations & Electronic Warfare

• Develop software supporting electromagnetic spectrum awareness and spectrum management capabilities.
• Contribute to solutions supporting electronic support, electronic attack, and electronic protection missions.
• Create tools for visualization, analysis, and operational decision support within complex RF environments.
• Support mission planning, execution, and analysis workflows for spectrum operations.

System Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Participate in system architecture development, trade studies, and design reviews.
• Collaborate with customers and program teams to translate operational requirements into technical solutions.
• Support proposal development, technology roadmaps, and business growth activities.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience developing software for complex technical systems.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following: C++, Python, Java, Rust
• Experience developing software in Linux environments.
• Understanding of: RF communications systems, Digital signal processing, Wireless networking, Electromagnetic spectrum concepts
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• Experience with: GNU Radio, Redhawk, MATLAB/Simulink, Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud-native architectures
• Familiarity with: RF modeling and simulation, Electronic Warfare systems, SIGINT systems, Spectrum monitoring technologies, RF testing and instrumentation
• Experience with software-defined radio platforms such as: Ettus USRP, NI SDR, Per Vices, Custom SDR hardware
• Knowledge of phased-array systems, beamforming, and advanced sensing technologies.
• Experience integrating AI/ML techniques into RF and signal-processing applications.
• Desired Technical Skills: Software Architecture, C++, Python, Linux, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Software Defined Radio (SDR), RF Communications, Electronic Warfare (EW), Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Cloud Computing, Containerization Technologies, Machine Learning
  Data Analytics, DevSecOps, Git Version Control

Compensation Data
Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $135,000 - $175,000 per year, in addition to our 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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