Systems Engineer IV

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.

Battelle has been providing research, development, test and evaluation services in support of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives defense for over 60 years. As part of our mission support, Battelle is working with the Capability Program Executive (CPE) Joint Project Lead (JPL) for CBRN integration. Our support will facilitate the advancement of the enterprise information management system to support nexgen CBRN threat warning and reporting, hazard prediction, and decision support capabilities for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of CBRN defense information.

We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to perform the following activities in conjunction with this mission space.

• Applies multidisciplinary systems engineering skills, compliance, knowledge, and project management experience to design engineering research studies.
• Determines the appropriate analysis methods, identifies problems, and develops and implements solutions to complex problems.
• Plans, develops, designs, and manages holistic systems solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Tailors and applies systems engineering techniques and processes to meet project objectives within constraints.
• Balances systems thinking and systems engineering best practices over the full range of technology maturity levels.
• Analyzes requirements and system performance.
• Applies systems engineering expertise to define cost/benefit and risk/opportunity, develop and analyze alternatives, support decisions, and mitigate risks.
• Ensures all project or system aspects are considered in totality and integrated.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 8 years of experience or master’s degree in related field with 5 years of experience or PhD with 2 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a related field.
• Must have DoD Secret security clearance.

Location:

Government site in Stafford, VA

The individual shall have over 10 years of experience understanding acquisition management and at least 5 years in agile software development programs. They must understand and be able to manage cost, schedule, and performance for software programs in support of Information Systems and other Integrated Early Warning products. Expertise in financial planning, ability to develop plans of action and milestones for programs and be able to coordinate with Defense Information Systems Agency representatives to maintain cloud-hosting environments is desirable.

• 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…