Chemical Engineer

Design West Technologies • Tustin, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

For more than three decades, Design West Technologies Inc. has served as a trusted partner to the Department of War (DoW), delivering mission-critical design engineering and rugged manufacturing solutions that protect our nation's warfighters. As we enter our next chapter, we are blending our deep-rooted defense heritage with a start-up culture designed to take advantage of the current DoW landscape. Operating out of our facility in Tustin, CA, we are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Chemical Engineer to support for our R&D activities for sensor manufacturing, optimization, prototype delivery, and new sensor development. This role will play a key part in fabricating sensors, prepare and optimize formulations, characterize sensor performance, and conduct simulant and TIC testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a related discipline; a Master's degree is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Chemical Engineering in aerospace, defense or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of chemical formulation preparation and use of chemical and engineering tools.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, test data, and technical documentations.
• Experience working under AS9100, ISO 9001, or other quality-management systems.
• Familiarity with government technical data, configuration management and formal engineering documentations.
• Experience with chemical processing, energetic materials, polymers, coatings, composites, or advanced materials, depending on program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D activities related to sensor manufacturing, optimization, prototype development, delivery.
• Fabricate and assemble sensors and prepare, optimize, and document sensor formulations.
• Characterize sensor performance and conduct simulant and TIC testing to evaluate sensor response and functionality.
• Develop and optimize sensor manufacturing and testing processes to improve performance, consistently, and reliability.
• Collaborate with EE and ME teams to support sensor integration, testing, troubleshooting, and prototype development.
• Support the development and optimization of aerosol collection systems for sensor applications.
• Prepare technical documentations, test plans, data summaries, and other deliverables supporting USG test events.
• Troubleshoot sensor and process issues and implement improvements based on test results and experimental findings.

What This Job Offers

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