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Job Summary
The Rapid Technology Assessment & Integration division under the National Security Business Unit is seeking a Software Engineering Co-Op for Spring-Summer 2027 (January-August). This position is full-time and 100% onsite, located in Columbus, Ohio. Application deadline: October 16th, 2026.
The Software Engineering Co-Op will support Battelle's National Security business. This group specializes in the design, development, test, and production of complex electronics and software systems.
Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, development, and testing of web-based user interface software using various languages such as JavaScript/React and Python in a Linux environment
• Work independently and as a member of a multi-functional, dynamic team
• Provide engineering support to technical staff and managers as required on client projects

Key Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science and engineering (CSE), Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) or Electrical Engineering (EE)
• Must have two years of college coursework completed at the start of the co-op
• Programming experience with at least two of the following languages JavaScript/React, C/C++, Java, or Python (in a Linux environment desired)
• Experience developing software using tools in Windows and Linux operating environments
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and eagerness to take on technical challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be a sole US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scripting languages (JavaScript, Python, PHP, etc.)
• Development experience with software systems having hardware interfaces including custom sensor inputs and outputs.
• Familiarity with common networking protocols and concepts (TCP, IP, UDP, UDP multicast, etc.)
• Familiarity with video compression, transmission, storage, and playback
• Development experience developing Android applications on multiple hardware platforms.
• Experience developing code for microcontrollers or sensor control networks

Compensation Data
The salary range for this role is $20.00 - 40.00 per hour, in addition to a $2,000 housing stipend for students relocating more than 50 miles from home and university. Internship pay is benchmarked against national averages taking into consideration a student's major and year in school.
Preparing You for Career Success
The Battelle intern and co-op program is a great way to increase experience both on a team and as an independent contributor. Ninety-eight percent of internship survey respondents said they felt better prepared to enter the workforce after their Battelle internship and 100% said they were treated with respect by their colleagues.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Become the next generation of scientific leaders and business professionals

Are you ready to help solve the most important challenges of today and tomorrow?
If so, we are ready to support you with:

• Flexible work schedules: Most teams follow a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off
• 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.
• Employee Resource Groups that help cultivate an inclusive and welcoming community
• Social and professional networking events with Battelle Senior Leadership and your colleagues
• Opportunities for philanthropic involvement to give back and make an impact in the community

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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