Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clientswhether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. 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 Summary

As a Data Engineer within Battelle's Cyber business area, you will support a program mission to deliver comprehensive technical expertise and testing support to our government customer, contributing to the evaluation, customization, and operationalization of cutting-edge systems and payloads ensuring they meet the customer's evolving requirements for effectiveness, safety, and security.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data acquisition systems for test environments, enabling real-time collection, processing, and analysis of technical and operational data from flight tests, component assessments, and system integration activities.
• Develop and maintain robust data pipelines that support the ingestion, transformation, and storage of test data from diverse instrumentation sources, ensuring high data integrity and traceability throughout the test lifecycle.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and test specialists to define data requirements, integrate instrumentation outputs, and optimize data flows for real-time monitoring and post-test analysis.
• Implement real-time data processing solutions to support rapid assessment of system performance, technical maturity, and operational readiness during test events.
• Develop and deploy data visualization tools and dashboards that provide stakeholders with actionable insights from test data, including key findings, trends, and risk factors relevant to system selection and integration.
• Ensure secure management and compliance of test data, including configuration management, audit readiness, and integration with digital engineering environments (e.g., MBSE repositories, digital twin libraries).
• Support the creation of technical analysis reports and comparative matrices by integrating real-time and post-test data from instrumentation, modeling, and simulation outputs.
• Contribute to supply chain risk analysis by managing and analyzing hardware / software bill of materials (BOM) data, supporting vulnerability assessments, and maintaining requirements traceability within digital engineering workflows.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive data packages, analysis summaries, and supporting documentation for technical reviews, risk assessments, and operational recommendations.

Key Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong background in modeling and simulation of complex systems. Proven ability to lead technical discussions and communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork skills.

Nice to Have

Benefits

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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 :

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 Opportunity

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.