Software/Hardware Engineer

About the role

We are an elite, multi-disciplinary team bringing together the brightest minds from physics, computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematics to develop unique hardware validation, recovery, and security solutions for government and industrial customers. Battelle has been trusted by government clients to solve some of the world’s hardest security problems. We work in small agile teams to push the bounds of computing technology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Advanced Microsystem Solutions team to improve reverse engineering and post-silicon validation capabilities, integrating hardware, software, and reverse engineering tasks.
• Identifies and articulates strengths and weaknesses of solutions, conclusions and problem approaches during technical discussions.
• Demonstrates awareness of deliverables and their role within the project plan.
• Identifies and executes steps necessary to complete less structured assignments with guidance from SMEs.
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to prepare technical content tailored to the client's mission.
• Participates in technical discussions, demonstrating knowledge of the technology and adequately fielding questions which arise.
• Contribute to Internal Research and Development (IRAD) studies.
• Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical/electronic systems, components, equipment, and networks.
• Determines design approaches and parameters.
• Analyzes equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests, and evaluates results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study and (2) years of experience; Master’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant.
• Proficiency in Python, C, C++, or C# (or similar general-purpose languages).
• Experience with designing and testing digital logic circuits in Verilog (or similar hardware language).
• Strong understanding of common data structures, algorithms, and their applications.
• Ability to maintain software using Git (or other similar version control systems).
• Ability to instantiate Virtual Machines/Environments for active development.
• Experienced working in both Windows and Linux (RHEL & Ubuntu) environments.
• Experience with software coding/debugging.
• Demonstrates good organization, communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study and (2) years of experience; Master’s degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Networkx, Klayout, Quartus, Vivado, CocoTB, PyVerilog.
• Experience with GDSII layout representations of digital circuit primitives such as combinational logic cells, flip-flops, and latches.
• Experience designing and supporting UI/UX for tools.
• Experience using SAT solvers (such as Z3) to model and assess systems.

Skills

• Python, C, C++, or C# (or similar general-purpose languages).
• Verilog (or similar hardware language).
• Common data structures, algorithms, and their applications.
• Git (or other similar version control systems).
• Windows and Linux (RHEL & Ubuntu) environments.
• Software coding/debugging.
• Designing and testing digital logic circuits.
• Networkx, Klayout, Quartus, Vivado, CocoTB, PyVerilog.
• GDSII layout representations of digital circuit primitives.
• UI/UX design and support.
• SAT solvers (such as Z3) to model and assess systems.

Benefits

• Livings an Extraordinary Life: Comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
• Work Environment: A culture that inspires you to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Education: Industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan and tuition assistance.
• Financial Stability: Optional supplemental benefits and financial support.
• Community Involvement: Programs for equal treatment and full utilization of all qualified employees.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule with options for where and when you work.