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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software/Hardware Engineer - **Company:** Battelle Memorial Institute - **Location:** Beavercreek, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Object-Oriented Software Development, Rhapsody, Reverse Engineering, Systems Modeling Language, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), SC Clearance, Cybercrime, Modeling and Simulation, DODAF, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000fzs8g8 ## About the Role + 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. + Experience in vulnerability analysis and system decomposition. + 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 + Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies. + Familiarity with SysML diagramming tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, IBM Rhapsody). + Experience with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and/or Unified Architectural Framework (UAF). + Experience with embedded systems, microelectronics, FPGA, or circuit card design. + Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, C++, or other object-oriented languages. + Experience supporting DoD programs. + Active Top-Secret Clearance. ## Description As a Software/Hardware 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. You will play a key role in analyzing vulnerabilities, decomposing complex systems, and supporting the development of robust, secure architectures. Responsibilities + Conduct component-level vulnerability assessments of flight control systems, GPUs, edge compute hardware, and communications infrastructure. + Identify and analyze supply chain risks and potential cyber vulnerabilities in hardware and software components. + Support the integration of automated software factory tools and digital thread processes for secure configuration management and traceability. + Develop and maintain digital twin libraries for analyzed systems, focusing on cyber architecture and risk mitigation. + Generate risk matrices and vulnerability reports with severity and likelihood ratings, and recommend mitigation strategies or alternative sourcing. + Perform comprehensive Program Protection Analysis (PPA) to identify and mitigate risks related to system vulnerabilities and adversarial exploitation. + Develop protection strategies for critical program information (CPI) and support system security engineering across design, integration, and test phases. + Conduct threat identification and criticality analysis for cyber threats and supply chain compromise. + Recommend and implement countermeasures and mitigation plans to enhance system resilience against exploitation and reverse engineering. + Prepare and deliver program protection plans, threat matrices, and attack surface analyses for internal and external stakeholders. + Advise on design modifications and protective measures to ensure lifecycle security and compliance with government requirements. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [How to Domain Model – An example from manufacturing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/742-how-to-domain-model-an-example-from-manufacturing) ## Related Articles - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)