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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 SummaryBattelle 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 Test Engineer to perform the following activities in conjunction with this mission space
- With general direction, must lead training coordination, fielding activities, and help desk support for CBRNE software training and fielding.
- May lead moderately complex training programs.
- Will apply principles of engineering for specialized product, system, or software training and fielding.
- Develops and updates training materials as necessary
- Responsible for determining the best technically sound methods to ensure accurate training and fielding, ensuring consistency and repeatability.
- Must manage all user accounts for training.
- Must provide technical support during all training and fielding exercises.
- Must contribute to curriculum development and ensure compliance with DoD standards
Responsibilities- Documents and analyzes test cases and provides feedback and recommendations for curriculum changes.
- Ensures training and fielding procedures are in compliance with any required DoD standards.
- Contributes to the development of improvements to overall training and fielding and quality programs for improved results.
- May coordinate with vendors or suppliers to modify or develop training curriculums.
- Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.
- Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.
- Conducts small technical projects or phases of technical projects.
- May provide technical direction to and coordinate the efforts of engineers and technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects within time and budget constraints
- Assists with proposal efforts as needed.
- Builds relationships with internal and external clients and presents research results.
- Communicates with client with regards to the schedule and quality of deliverables.
- Supports business development efforts led by others and secures follow-on work.
- May assists with the coordination of and participation in Battelle- sponsored conferences.
- May participate in scientific conferences and peer review panels and works to increase company visibility through publications.
- Oversees, mentors, and trains lower-level staff
Key Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in related field with 5 years of experience or master's degree in related field with 2 years of experience or PhD; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.
- Must have a DoD Secret security clearance.
Location: Government site in San Diego, CA or Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD
Preferred QualificationsThe individual shall have over 20 years of experience in CBRN software training and fielding. They must lead training coordination, fielding activities, and help desk support. Responsibilities include developing and updating training materials, managing user accounts, and providing technical support during exercises. The individual must contribute to curriculum development and ensure compliance with DoD standards.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary LifeWe 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: 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.
A Work Environment Where You SucceedFor brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
- Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
- Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
- Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
- Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
- Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety ProtocolsBattelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members.
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