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Job Summary
Battelle's Defense and Material Solutions Business Unit is currently seeking a Maritime Electrical Engineer. This position is located at Columbus, OH.
We are seeking experienced maritime electrical engineers who have successfully designed and integrated electrical systems in maritime environments.
The person selected for this position will be responsible for the design, development, test, and production of complex electronic and electro-mechanical systems for use in maritime environments. The person filling this position will be expected to be able to work independently or function as part of a technical team which may be composed of engineers, technicians, and support staff. This person will lead tasks such as designing electrical schematics, writing embedded firmware, compiling and evaluating design and test data, and preparing technical specifications. The person will be capable of finding solutions and answers beyond their area of expertise.
Assignments may involve research for device and technology development; the design, build and integration of hardware and software components for computing systems and networks; and development of specifications for assigned system components.
Responsibilities

• Design innovative electrical solutions for maritime systems
• Shape system architecture through concept generation, requirements definition, and test planning
• Collaborate hands-on with technicians in lab assembly and testing to validate and refine designs
• Accountably lead and manage tasks within budget and schedule, partnering with program managers
• Support proposal development and capture management for government contracts
• Communicate technical results and project progress to leadership and customers, both verbally and in writing
• Mentor and coach junior staff
• Contribute to Independent Research and Development (IR&D) studies
• Desire to continually learn and grow both in technical competency and project responsibilities

Key Qualifications

• Proven experience designing electrical components and subsystems for maritime environments
• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited electrical/computer engineering program with 3-5 years of experience OR master's degree in a related field with 1-4 years of experience OR PhD in a related field
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance at the TS/SCI level
• Experience with underwater systems
• Physically fit to accomplish required tasks including working from ladders and in confined spaces
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude, good character, and eagerness to take on technical challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving ability and commitment to quality results under schedule deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• US citizenship with active DOD Level 5 Top Secret (TS) clearance
• Master's and/or PhD in a related field (i.e. Electrical/Computer Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Physics, etc.)
• Significant mathematical background - math courses or related engineering courses such as control systems, signal processing, etc.
• Experience with fiber optic interfaces in harsh environments and optical network design
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Power Electronics, Analog Electronics, PCB Design, Modeling and Simulation, Sonar, High Voltage, Robotics/Autonomous Systems, Sensors (EO/IR/LIDAR etc.)

Travel: Up to 10% (project dependent)
Work Environment: Flexible hybrid model; majority in-office in Columbus, OH.
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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