Software Systems Engineer Jobs in Ohio
Software Systems Engineer jobs in Ohio are consistently active, with demand concentrated in aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing, financial technology, and government contracting sectors at levels from entry-level through principal and staff engineer. Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton lead the state in openings, anchored by major employers like Northrop Grumman, Battelle Memorial Institute, and JPMorgan Chase. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio listings include embedded systems, real-time software, systems integration, and model-based design. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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“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. Battelle has been trusted by 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.
As a Software Engineer, you will spend your day designing, coding, and testing software. Our projects are non-standard, highly customized, and will push you to new levels as a software developer. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the software development life cycle with a focus on innovation and supporting cutting-edge R&D efforts.
Job Summary
Battelle is seeking Software Engineers at multiple career levels to support the design, development, analysis, and security assessment of embedded systems. These roles combine software engineering, low-level system development, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and secure software practices across mission-critical environments.
The ideal candidate possesses strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python, experience developing or analyzing embedded systems, and an interest in identifying and understanding software vulnerabilities. Candidates may contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and implementation to testing, debugging, security analysis, and operational deployment.
These position may be based out of either Battelle offices in Columbus, Ohio or Chantilly,VA.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications for embedded and edge computing platforms.
- Develop software primarily using C, C++, and Python.
- Analyze firmware, operating systems, and embedded applications.
- Support vulnerability research efforts including identification, analysis, reproduction, and documentation of software weaknesses.
- Develop tools, automation scripts, and proof-of-concept capabilities.
- Perform debugging and root cause analysis of software and system issues.
- Support integration and testing activities across hardware and software environments.
- Contribute to secure software development practices and code reviews.
- Document technical findings, software designs, and engineering processes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, cybersecurity, and research teams.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field; or equivalent experience.
- Strong programming experience in: C, C++, Python
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Experience with:
- Embedded systems development
- Linux-based operating systems
- Software debugging and troubleshooting
- Source code management tools (Git)
- Software testing methodologies
- Strong curiosity about how systems work internally.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
Compensation Data
Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This job posting is targeting multiple positions with various levels of experience across multiple locations. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications, and salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions. See below for estimated ranges:
Columbus, OH - $75,500 (Early Career) to $175,000 (Senior)
Chantilly, VA - $105,000 (Early Career) to $220,000 (Senior)
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best 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
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.
For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers
“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. Battelle has been trusted by 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.
As a Software Engineer, you will spend your day designing, coding, and testing software. Our projects are non-standard, highly customized, and will push you to new levels as a software developer. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the software development life cycle with a focus on innovation and supporting cutting-edge R&D efforts.
Job Summary
Battelle is seeking Software Engineers at multiple career levels to support the design, development, analysis, and security assessment of embedded systems. These roles combine software engineering, low-level system development, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and secure software practices across mission-critical environments.
The ideal candidate possesses strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python, experience developing or analyzing embedded systems, and an interest in identifying and understanding software vulnerabilities. Candidates may contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from architecture and implementation to testing, debugging, security analysis, and operational deployment.
These position may be based out of either Battelle offices in Columbus, Ohio or Chantilly,VA.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications for embedded and edge computing platforms.
- Develop software primarily using C, C++, and Python.
- Analyze firmware, operating systems, and embedded applications.
- Support vulnerability research efforts including identification, analysis, reproduction, and documentation of software weaknesses.
- Develop tools, automation scripts, and proof-of-concept capabilities.
- Perform debugging and root cause analysis of software and system issues.
- Support integration and testing activities across hardware and software environments.
- Contribute to secure software development practices and code reviews.
- Document technical findings, software designs, and engineering processes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, cybersecurity, and research teams.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field; or equivalent experience.
- Strong programming experience in: C, C++, Python
-
Experience with:
- Embedded systems development
- Linux-based operating systems
- Software debugging and troubleshooting
- Source code management tools (Git)
- Software testing methodologies
- Strong curiosity about how systems work internally.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
Compensation Data
Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This job posting is targeting multiple positions with various levels of experience across multiple locations. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications, and salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions. See below for estimated ranges:
Columbus, OH - $75,500 (Early Career) to $175,000 (Senior)
Chantilly, VA - $105,000 (Early Career) to $220,000 (Senior)
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best 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
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.
For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers
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The qualifications that appear most often in software systems engineer jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering
- Proficiency in systems engineering tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or IBM DOORS
- Experience with embedded or real-time software development in C, C++, or Ada
- Familiarity with systems integration, verification, and validation processes
- Active or eligible DoD security clearance for defense and government contractor roles
- Knowledge of model-based systems engineering and requirements management practices
Software Systems Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software systems engineer in Ohio?
Most Ohio employers require a bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical field. Software systems engineering is not a state-licensed profession in Ohio, so no Ohio board registration or exam is required. Employers in aerospace, defense, and government contracting strongly prefer candidates with systems engineering methodology training and experience with tools like Simulink or IBM DOORS, with some roles requiring a DoD security clearance.
How much do software systems engineers make in Ohio?
Software systems engineers in Ohio earn a median of about $114,090 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,790 for the lowest 10% to over $168,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire software systems engineers in Ohio?
Employers hiring software systems engineers in Ohio right now include Battelle, HII, and Shield AI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's deep presence of aerospace primes, federal labs, and financial technology firms makes it one of the more consistent states for sustained software systems engineering demand.
Which Ohio cities have the most software systems engineer jobs?
Columbus, Beavercreek, and London have the most software systems engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus drives volume through its concentration of financial services firms, tech companies, and government contractors, while Dayton's openings are heavily shaped by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the defense contractors and federal research organizations clustered around it, and Cincinnati benefits from its manufacturing, aerospace, and enterprise technology employer base.
Are there remote software systems engineer jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than many engineering fields. About 100% of software systems engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and collaborative nature of much systems work. Roles focused on requirements analysis, architecture documentation, and software integration tend to offer the most flexibility, while positions involving lab hardware, integration testing, or classified government systems are typically on-site.
How can I get hired as a software systems engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a new-graduate or associate systems engineer program at one of Ohio's large defense or research employers. Northrop Grumman, Battelle, and Leidos operate structured early-career programs in Ohio that hire candidates with relevant degrees and no direct industry experience. Roles titled junior systems analyst, software test engineer, or systems integration technician also serve as lateral entry points. Building a portfolio that demonstrates requirements traceability, system modeling, or embedded software projects gives candidates a clear edge in Ohio interviews.
Where can I find and apply to software systems engineer jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to software systems engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati, and other hiring markets. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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