Chemical Engineer, Junior

Global Systems Engineering

89d • Onsite

About The Position

Intreped Partners and its wholly owned subsidiary, Global Systems Engineering LLC (GSE), are a HUBZone small business supporting federal, state, and military partners across the defense, energy, and environmental sectors. We partner with our clients to tackle complex, high-impact challenges that directly support national security and mission success. At GSE, integrity, trust, and collaboration aren’t just values—they’re how we work. Our team is made up of professionals who are passionate about solving real-world problems and committed to making a meaningful difference. GSE is currently seeking a Junior Chemical Engineer to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Technical Reachback team in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. This position entails providing analysis and advise on chemical and biological weapons and threats to DTRA reachback customers. Customers include military teams, emergency responders, and interagency partners in the Department of Defense (DoD), Combatant Commands, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and others.

Requirements

• MS in Chemical Engineering
• 1-3 years of related experience
• Active Secret security clearance and eligibility for Top Secret with SCI access (current Top Secret clearance preferred)
• Knowledge of DoD and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) operations and research applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft 365 suite of products
• US citizen
• Expertise in chemical weapons and hazardous materials properties, adverse impacts, and response/recovery operations
• Expertise in chemical and biological threat dissemination methods and risk assessment

Nice To Haves

• current Top Secret clearance preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments of chemical threats to military teams and civilian emergency responders and advise on actions
• Respond to Requests for Information (RFI) from DoD military and civilian personnel
• Provide professional opinions and advice on risk mitigation of chemical attacks and incidents
• Collaborate with other professional staff to perform duties effectively
• Provide training to DoD military and civilian personnel
• Conduct research and development projects in collaboration with other DTRA Departments

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.
• Participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.
• Committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.
• Drug-free workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level