Phd Software Engineer Jobs Near Me

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
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and evaluate complex software solutions for government and mission-focused customers. This role spans digital test infrastructure, data collection and analysis systems, visualization tools, networked environments, software/hardware integration, and mission-support applications.
The ideal candidate has strong software engineering fundamentals, enjoys working across multidisciplinary teams, and can contribute throughout the software development lifecycle. This position is well suited for someone who builds practical, high-impact solutions that support integration, testing, analysis, and operational decision-making.
This role requires domestic and international travel, including occasional multi-day or weeklong trips, to support customer meetings, site visits, technical reviews, capability assessments, and key program activities. Travel may be more frequent during startup phases or critical delivery periods.
What Will Help You Succeed

• Strong software engineering fundamentals and structured problem-solving skills.
• Comfort working in fast-paced technical environments with evolving requirements.
• Attention to detail in implementation, testing, documentation, and customer communication.
• A collaborative, proactive approach to integration, troubleshooting, and mission support.

Responsibilities
Software Design and Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications, tools, and services for complex technical and operational environments.
• Build software for data collection, management, visualization, analytics, interface integration, and mission-support workflows.
• Develop software components, APIs, scripts, and utilities that support system interoperability and integration objectives.
• Participate in requirements review, design, implementation, integration, testing, and sustainment activities.

Technical Integration and Engineering Support

• Collaborate with systems, hardware, test, data, and operations teams to integrate software into larger technical environments.
• Support technical specifications, interface definitions, and implementation plans for assigned software components.
• Evaluate software performance, compatibility, latency, data flow, and operational suitability in integrated environments.
• Support distributed systems, digital test environments, networked platforms, and data exchanges across multiple systems.
• Help ensure software solutions meet cybersecurity, safety, compliance, and mission requirements.

Analysis, Testing, and Documentation

• Support engineering analysis and test activities that validate software functionality and system performance.
• Compile, evaluate, and interpret design, integration, and test data to identify issues and inform technical decisions.
• Prepare software documentation, technical reports, implementation summaries, and customer-facing briefings.
• Troubleshoot, debug, perform root cause analysis, and support corrective actions for software-related issues.

Technical Project and Customer Support

• Lead or support small technical projects or phases of larger efforts within schedule and budget expectations.
• Build productive relationships with internal and external customers and communicate technical progress, schedules, risks, and deliverable quality.
• Assist with proposal efforts, technical sections, internal research and development, and business development activities as needed.
• Mentor and train junior staff when appropriate.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field with 5+ years of related experience; or master's degree with 2+ years of related experience; or PhD; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Depending on contract or business need, the role may require up to 7 years of related experience and/or specialized skill sets.
• Experience developing software for complex technical systems, platforms, or applications.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, C, C++, C#, Java, or similar.
• Experience with debugging, integration, testing, version control tools such as Git, and technical problem solving.
• Experience developing or supporting software in Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Experience producing technical documentation, including software design documentation, implementation notes, technical reports, or customer briefings.
• Ability to work effectively with software, hardware, systems, test, and operations teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required for meetings, site assessments, technical reviews, and key program activities.
• Active security clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain one, as required by the program.
• Ability to satisfy contract-specific security, access, compliance, and export-related requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting defense, national security, test and evaluation, experimentation, or operational integration efforts.
• Experience with software/hardware integration in networked, sensor-based, or distributed environments.
• Experience developing data processing, visualization, dashboarding, analytics, APIs, data pipelines, data storage systems, or service-based architectures.
• Familiarity with requirements traceability, interface verification, configuration management, cybersecurity principles, and systems engineering practices.
• Experience with scripting, automation, simulation, test support tools, customer-facing presentations, or proposal content.

Compensation Data
Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base compensation range for this role is $105,600 - $195,300, 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.
For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers