Junior Test Engineer

Job Summary Battelle's Mission Focused Tools Division in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Junior Test Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team delivering mission critical cyber capabilities. As a Junior Test Engineer, you will support the testing and evaluation of cutting edge cyber tools and systems developed by our research teams. You will work closely with senior engineers to execute test plans, collect and analyze results, and learn best practices for validating complex systems in operationally relevant environments. This role is ideal for early career engineers looking to build a strong foundation in cyber test and evaluation while being mentored by experienced technical leaders. Responsibilities Support execution of formal and informal test plans under guidance of senior test engineers Conduct hands on testing of cyber capabilities in lab and operationally relevant environments Collect, document, and help analyze test data and results Assist with writing test summaries, reports, and recommendations Work collaboratively with research and development teams to reproduce issues and validate fixes Help create and maintain test scripts for manual and automated testing Participate in designing and setting up test environments and scenarios Travel up to 10-20% to support field testing at customer designated facilities and observe requirements discussions Key Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (or nearing completion) with 0-3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and internships Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Secret security clearance Strong interest in testing, validation, and system evaluation Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal formats Experience with or coursework in Python or C Basic familiarity with embedded systems, networking concepts, or operating systems Willingness to learn formal testing and acceptance processes used by government customers Ability to work effectively in a team based, mentorship driven environment Preferred Qualifications Exposure to automation tools (e.g., Docker, Jenkins, or similar) Familiarity with Linux environments Basic understanding of network protocols or RF concepts Coursework or hands on experience with debuggers, scripting, or test frameworks Interest in cybersecurity, exploit mitigation, or system hardening concepts Active Secret or higher security clearance What You'll Learn In this Role How to design and execute structured test and evaluation efforts How cyber systems are evaluated in operationally realistic environments Best practices for reporting test results and technical findings Hands on experience with automation and test tooling How multidisciplinary teams deliver mission critical cyber capabilities Some of the Extras That Make Working Here Great Learn (tuition assistance, paid training) and teach (publish papers, present at conferences) Structured mentorship and a strong learning culture Internally funded research projects with guided autonomy Opportunities to grow into senior technical or leadership roles Benefits: Live an Extraordinary 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 Succeed For 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 Protocols Battelle 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). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department. #J-18808-Ljbffr Battelle UK Limited