Systems Engineering Analysis, Senior

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.
Battelle is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with deep expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to support the development and evolution of advanced communications, sensing, autonomy, and Radio Frequency-enabled systems within the Advanced Microsystems Solutions (AMS) portfolio. This role will serve as a key contributor in establishing and maintaining the digital engineering foundation for the RavenStar family of products and related programs.

The successful candidate will lead the development of system architectures, requirements models, interface definitions, and digital engineering artifacts using Cameo Systems Modeler and SysML. This position is based in Columbus, Ohio and supports a growing portfolio of advanced technology programs spanning communications, sensing, electronic warfare, autonomy, and software-defined systems.
Model-Based Systems Engineering (Primary Focus)

Lead development and maintenance of MBSE artifacts using Cameo Systems Modeler and SysML.
Establish and manage digital engineering frameworks supporting multiple products and programs.
Create system models that provide traceability from customer needs and requirements through architecture, design, verification, and validation.
Support development of digital engineering strategies and MBSE best practices across the organization.
Maintain model consistency, configuration control, and technical baselines across evolving product lines.
Translate customer needs, mission objectives, and operational concepts into structured system architectures.
Perform system-level trade studies and architectural analyses to evaluate technical alternatives.
Define system decomposition, interfaces, and functional allocations across hardware, software, firmware, and communications subsystems.
Support architecture development throughout the full lifecycle from concept through deployment and sustainment.
Contribute to major engineering reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and SVR.
Requirements Engineering & Digital Thread
Support integration between Cameo, requirements management tools, and other engineering repositories.
Collaborate with software, hardware, RF, test, and integration teams to ensure architectural consistency across programs.
Serve as a technical focal point for architecture definition and systems engineering processes.
Support proposal efforts, customer engagements, and internal research initiatives.
Help advance MBSE adoption and digital engineering capabilities throughout the AMS organization.
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.

• 7+ years of systems engineering experience developing complex systems.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering processes including requirements development, architecture design, integration, verification, validation, and risk management.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Experience leading MBSE implementation efforts on complex defense or aerospace programs.
Experience developing digital engineering environments aligned with DoD Digital Engineering Strategy objectives.
Experience supporting development of digital twins, digital threads, or model-centric engineering environments.
Knowledge of communications, RF, sensing, autonomy, electronic warfare, or software-defined systems.
Experience with MBSE and digital engineering toolchains, including Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw), IBM Rhapsody, IBM DOORS/DOORS Next, Windchill, Cradle, or similar tools.
Experience with MATLAB, Python, scripting, or model automation.
Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
Compensation Data
The base compensation range for this role is $105,000 - $150,000, in addition to eligibility for an annual short term incentive compensation target and comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
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.
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.
Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. 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.

Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
Give back to and improve our communities

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).
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