Software Engineer / Software DevOps

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

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As a

Software Engineer, you will spend your day designing, coding, and testing software. Our projects are non-standard, highly customized, and will push you to new levels as a software developer. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the software development life cycle with a focus on innovation and supporting cutting-edge R&D efforts.

This position will be based out of Battelle offices in

Beavercreek / Dayton, OH.

Responsibilities

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• You will work with customer and team members to understand project requirements and scope, design/develop/modify software and firmware for custom memory constrained hardware and related systems. You will work with internal and external customers to understand and set goals and expectations and translate and communicate those goals and expectations to the team.
  
• You will research and analyze new libraries, technologies and tools and perform full software life cycle functions including software/firmware requirements, architecture, design, code, test, integration, and documentation.
  
• You will collaborate with Subject Matter Experts from various scientific fields to develop custom software solutions.
  
• You will be in charge of custom software maintenance and development.
  

Key Qualifications

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• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study and (5) years of experience, a master�s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant field.
  
• Experienced working in both Windows and Linux (RHEL & Ubuntu) environments.
  
• A self-starter that can effectively drive the development of software projects from initial concept through implementation.
  
• Effective and consistent communication with customers and teammates at all stages of software development.
  
• Proficiency in Python, C, C++, or C# (or similar general-purpose languages).
  
• Ability to maintain software using Git (or other similar version control systems).
  
• Build, test, and install with common build-systems such as CMake/Make and Poetry.
  
• Be able to instantiate Virtual Machines/Environments for active development.
  
• Experience creating and deploying containerized software using container engines like Podman, Docker, or Singularity.
  
• Strong understanding of common data structures, algorithms, and their applications.
  
• Experience automating tasks using Python, Bash, PowerShell and Batch Scripts.
  
• Passion and drive to continuously improve your skill set.
  
• Exceptional technical writing and team skills and experience or a willingness to support proposals, and progress reports.
  
• Process management implementation utilizing configuration control and configuration management.
  
• Must be a US Citizen with an active Top-Secret Clearance.
  

Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience adding functionality and resolving issues in existing codebases.
  
• Experience developing and debugging embedded applications.
  
• Experience with formal software development processes.
  
• Laboratory automation.
  
• Data pipelining.
  
• Ability to self-lead and self-teach.
  

SOME OF THE EXTRAS THAT MAKE WORKING HERE GREAT

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• Learn (tuition assistance, paid training) and teach (get published, speak at a conference)
  
• Software and Intellectual Property development royalty sharing
  
• Mentorship and learning culture
  
• Internally funded and guided research projects with large amounts of individual autonomy
  

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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