Communication Systems 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.

Job Summary

As a Telemetry & Communications Specialist within Battelle's Cyber business area, you will support a program mission to deliver comprehensive technical expertise and testing support to our government customer, contributing to the evaluation, customization, and operationalization of cutting-edge systems and payloads ensuring they meet the customer's evolving requirements for effectiveness, safety, and security. You will play a key role in analyzing vulnerabilities, decomposing complex systems, and supporting the development of robust, secure architectures.

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.

Key Qualifications

• 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.

Nice to Have

• 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:
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
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  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
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  You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness
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  Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together
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  Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future
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  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
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  Tuition assistance is available to pursue…