Electronics Engineer

Battelle's Defense and Material Solutions Business Unit is currently seeking an entry level Electronics Engineer. This position is located at Columbus, OH.

The person selected for this position will assist in the design, development, test, and production of complex electronic and electromechanical systems. The ability to learn to troubleshoot and debug existing systems is also required. The person filling this position will be expected to function as part of a technical team which may be composed of engineers, technicians, and support staff. This person will assist in performing assignments such as designing electrical schematics, writing embedded firmware, compiling and evaluating design and test data, and preparing technical specifications.

Conducts basic engineering analysis of data collected. Performs structured work assignments. 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

• Performs assignments of a routine degree of complexity by compiling and evaluating design and test data, preparing technical specifications, analyzing technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for computing systems, components, equipment, and networks.
• Assists in the interpretation of results and writing of small sections of technical reports.
• Completes assigned project work within schedule and budget constraints.
• Design, fabricate, and integrate electronic systems as part of an integrated technical team
• Test and troubleshoot electronic systems
• Generate and interpret electrical schematics
• Reverse-engineer electronic systems
• Generate and debug firmware code for microprocessors used in embedded systems
• Interpret, compile and analyze data collected and write various technical reports
• Complete assigned project work within schedule and budget constraints
• Build relationships with internal clients
• Contribute to Independent Research and Development (IR&D) studies

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited electrical/computer engineering program
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance at the TS/SCI level
• 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
• Solid grasp of basic electrical engineering concepts and ability to learn
• Experience with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, etc.
• Experience with computer languages/programs such as C, MATLAB, Word, Excel, etc.
• Travel when required by project tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• US citizenship with active DOD Level 5 Top Secret (TS) clearance
• Additional work experience in the electrical engineering field
• Familiarity with electrical engineering design tools (Altium, Spice simulation tools, etc.) and methods (concept, design, build, test, lifecycle support)
• Experience generating and interpreting engineering schematics
• Experience with embedded systems design and troubleshooting.
• Experience working in a lab environment, including preparing, conducting, and documenting tests, soldering, and wiring
• Signal processing experience, both software and hardware based
• Experience with underwater systems sonar, propulsion, etc.
• Significant mathematical background math courses or related engineering courses such as control systems, signal processing, etc.
• Experience with programming in additional languages