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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.\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\nJob Summary\nDo you enjoy working close to the hardware and understanding how embedded systems actually operate? Are you curious about how firmware works under the hood and interested in building tools that help researchers analyze complex devices?\nBattelle is currently seeking a Junior Embedded Systems Developer to support our Cyber research teams in our Columbus, OH or Chantilly, VA locations.\nAs a Junior Embedded Systems Developer, you will work alongside experienced vulnerability researchers, reverse engineers, and embedded developers who analyze embedded platforms across a wide range of architectures and operating systems. Your role will focus on developing tools, modifying firmware, and supporting research workflows that help our teams better understand embedded devices.\nIn this role you will gain hands-on experience interacting directly with hardware, debugging low-level code, and developing utilities that support reverse engineering and vulnerability research. You will use your embedded development skills to help enable and accelerate the work of researchers.\nThis role is well suited for someone who enjoys working at a low level, is curious about how systems operate beneath the surface, and wants to grow their skills in embedded development within a research-driven environment.\n“From Silicon to Systems” - We are an elite, multi-disciplinary team bringing together the brightest minds from physics, computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematics to develop unique embedded security solutions for government and industrial customers.\nBattelle has been trusted by elite 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. Our high-powered labs include specialized software and hardware so our engineers have everything they need to invent new Cyber solutions.\nWe encourage new ideas with our large Internal Research and Development (IRAD) program where engineers work on projects they are passionate about. Inventors and innovators are rewarded by our industry-leading IP compensation program. Our group works collaboratively with many parts of Battelle’s larger organization on projects ranging from genomics to robotics.\nResponsibilities\nAssist in developing firmware, instrumentation, and internal tooling that supports reverse engineering and vulnerability research\nHelp modify and build embedded software used for experimentation and analysis\nWork with researchers to develop scripts and utilities that improve analysis workflows\nInteract with embedded hardware platforms including microcontrollers and development boards\nAssist with debugging embedded software using tools such as gdb or hardware debuggers\nSupport the development of automation tools and internal research utilities\nCollaborate with vulnerability researchers and reverse engineers to better understand embedded device behavior\nDocument tools, workflows, and development processes\nKey Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field; or equivalent experience\nExperience programming in C or C++\nFamiliarity with embedded systems or microcontrollers through coursework, projects, internships, or professional experience\nBasic understanding of debugging techniques and tools\nExperience scripting in Python or similar language\nInterest in low-level software development and embedded systems\nAbility to work collaboratively in a small team environment while continuing to learn new technologies\nStrong curiosity about how systems work internally\nMust be a US Citizen with the ability and willingness to obtain a DoD Secret or higher clearance\nPreferred Qualifications\nFamiliarity with assembly language (ARM, MIPS, x86, or similar architectures)\nExperience working with development boards or embedded hardware\nExposure to embedded Linux or RTOS environments\nFamiliarity with debugging interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, JTAG, or SWD\nExposure to reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, or BinaryNinja\nParticipation in security research, CTFs, or hardware/firmware projects\nInternship or academic project experience related to embedded systems or firmware development\nSome Of The Extras That Make Working Here Great\nLearn (tuition assistance, paid training) and teach (get published, speak at a conference)\nSoftware and Intellectual Property development royalty sharing\nMentorship and learning culture\nInternally funded and guided research projects with large amounts of individual autonomy\nBenefits: Live an Extraordinary Life\nWe care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.\nBalance 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.\nEnjoy 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.\nTake time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.\nPrioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.\nBetter together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.\n 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. \nAdvance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.\nA Work Environment Where You Succeed\nFor 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.\nYou will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:\nApply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects \nReceive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery\nPartner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment\nNurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders\nGive back to and improve our communities\nVaccinations & Safety Protocols\nBattelle 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).\nBattelle 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.\nThe 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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