At Battelle, your expertise in national security plays a direct role in safeguarding our nation and shaping global security strategies. Join our team and become part of a distinguished community of professionals dedicated to developing innovative solutions for complex threats and challenges. As a proven developer and system integrator, we leverage next-generation science, engineering, and technology to secure and protect critical assets-on the ground, in the air, in space, at sea, and across the cyber landscape. Here, you will apply cutting-edge technology and research to strengthen national defense strategies, ensuring a safer future for generations to come. At Battelle, you're not just building a career; you're upholding a legacy of protecting national interests and promoting peace and stability worldwide.
Job SummaryWe are currently seeking a Systems/Test Engineer. This position is a full-time opportunity located in Oxnard, CA.
The selected candidate will work with a team across a broad range of materials and equipment to ensure deliverable hardware meets organizational standards and end-user requirements. This role applies engineering principles, job skills, and applicable certifications, policies, and procedures to complete a variety of technical tasks.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate considerable judgment, creativity, and initiative in identifying problems and developing solutions, while working effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a dynamic, client-driven environment.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Systems/Test Engineer, the selected individual will support a broad range of engineering and technical activities spanning design, fabrication, testing, and integration. Responsibilities may include:
- Define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications utilizing internal and industry quality control standards
- Take concepts and/or designs and transform them into tangible solutions, including constructing, assembling, rebuilding, or modifying products with a focus on the design-to-fabrication process
- Procure, fabricate, assemble, and test components and assemblies using technical drawings, sketches, and technical design packages, sometimes under the guidance of a design engineer
- Recommend and implement improved methods and new approaches; maintain responsibility for various types of equipment and oversight of facility operations
- Apply skills as a specialist in accordance with applicable policies and procedures to complete complex tasks in creative and effective ways
- Assist engineers in preparing engineering drawings and reports for Project Managers; participate in or provide input to written and/or oral presentations to clients, suppliers, visitors, and technical representatives
- Complete complex tasks under minimal supervision, planning and performing project work from a basic understanding of objectives and work statements
- Work on assignments that are complex in nature, requiring considerable judgment, creativity, and initiative to identify problems and contribute to solutions
Key Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in an engineering field and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
- Experience reading technical assembly drawings and sketches and procuring, fabricating, and assembling complex assemblies
- Experience testing various electrical or mechanical components
- Strong technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills with demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
- Ability to follow, modify, and generate procedures of significant complexity
- Must have experience in conceptualizing design requirements and transforming them into feasible designs based on both verbal and visual information under moderate supervision
- Knowledge of types of materials and components required by design
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment while managing multiple assignments simultaneously and prioritizing time effectively
- Physically fit to accomplish required tasks, including working from ladders and in confined spaces
- Travel is expected to be less than 10% of the time; as experience increases, travel responsibilities may expand to include both national and international travel up to 50%
Candidate must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Level 5 security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications- Currently holds or has held a Level 5 TS clearance within the last five years
- Experience with integration and test of mechanical and/or electrical systems
- Ability to work within a stringent client-driven quality assurance program
- Ability to perform complex analysis of data and provide input for reports
- Willingness to pursue various certifications or continuing education units as needed
Compensation DataBattelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $99,400 - $141,600 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.
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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