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Battelle · 3 weeks ago

Communication Systems Engineer

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Battelle is a research and development organization that supports government customers through technical expertise in telemetry and communications. The Communication Systems Engineer will contribute to the evaluation and operationalization of advanced systems, ensuring they meet safety and security requirements while analyzing vulnerabilities and developing robust architectures.

Biotechnology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support instrumentation and data collection during flight test activities to validate system performance and technical maturity

Configure, operate, and troubleshoot telemetry and communications systems for real-time data transmission and monitoring during tests

Develop and refine requirements test matrices to ensure telemetry and comms objectives are mapped to system requirements

Assist in the development and execution of test plans and procedures, including security and safety requirements for communications equipment

Analyze post-test telemetry data to assess system readiness, identify anomalies, and support maturity assessments

Document test results and provide technical input for final maturity assessment summaries and reports

Evaluate the security and reliability of telemetry and communications hardware/software as part of component-level vulnerability assessments

Identify potential supply chain risks and vulnerabilities related to telemetry and comms subsystems

Support the integration of telemetry and comms requirements into the Systems Modeling Language (SysML)-based MBSE backbone for requirements traceability and verification

Contribute to the development and maintenance of digital twin libraries for analyzed systems, focusing on telemetry and comms architecture

Assist in configuration management and documentation to ensure telemetry and comms components are versioned, audit-ready, and compliant with security standards

Provide recommendations for mitigation and alternative sourcing for telemetry and comms components identified as high-risk

Qualification

ModelingSimulationVulnerability analysisRequirements managementModel-based systems engineeringSysML diagramming toolsEmbedded systemsProgramming in MATLABTechnical communicationProblem-solvingTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong background in modeling and simulation of complex systems

Experience in vulnerability analysis and system decomposition

Proven ability to lead technical discussions and communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience developing and maintaining requirements baselines throughout the product lifecycle

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork skills

Preferred

Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies

Familiarity with SysML diagramming tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, IBM Rhapsody)

Experience with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and/or Unified Architectural Framework (UAF)

Experience with embedded systems, microelectronics, FPGA, or circuit card design

Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, C++, or other object-oriented languages

Experience supporting DoD programs

Active Top-Secret Clearance

Benefits

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.