Mechanical Engineer I - ARFF Program

Mechanical Engineer

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.

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer. This position is a full-time opportunity located in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

This role supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Research Program. The selected individual will provide engineering expertise, design, system analysis, and problem solving in support of research, testing, and evaluation of ARFF technologies and systems. Work includes conducting engineering analysis of mechanical component data and performing structured assignments across multiple ARFF research areas.

The Mechanical Engineer will be capable of fully executing research and development projects across ARFF program areas—including development of test plans, experimental setups, data collection systems, and technical analyses—and is expected to deliver complete, timely work products with minimal daily supervision.

As a Mechanical Engineer, the selected individual will support applied research, testing, and evaluation of aviation firefighting technologies for the FAA ARFF Program. Responsibilities may include:

• Plan and execute experiments involving fire testing, thermal systems, fluid flow, and mechanical systems
• Develop test plans, engineering drawings, instrumentation layouts, and data acquisition systems
• Provide engineering expertise in design, system analysis, and problem solving to support ARFF research, testing, and operational activities
• Prepare technical reports and research summaries, and present formal and technical information to internal teams, management, and FAA stakeholders
• Perform data collection, reduction, and analysis to support research findings and technical conclusions
• Support design, fabrication, installation, and validation of test articles, instrumentation, and experimental systems; identify and troubleshoot related technical issues
• Conduct engineering analysis of data collected and perform structured work assignments in support of ARFF research
• Maintain compliance with safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements during all activities

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university with a curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
• Zero to five (0–5) years of relevant engineering experience
• Ability to apply engineering principles — including mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and materials science — to solve technical problems
• Familiarity with data collection, instrumentation, and engineering analysis tools
• Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to prepare and present formal and technical information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Work will involve exposure to outdoor conditions, fire testing environments, and use of personal protective equipment; firefighting experience is not required but is strongly encouraged
• Occasional travel required (approximately 2–3 times per year)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or foreign national who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $58,500 – 83,400 per year, in addition to our 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.

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