Chemical Engr Associate

SAIC • Crane, IN

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Chemist to join its Infrared Radiofrequency (IR/RF) Countermeasures team at NSWC Crane, Indiana. The role supports energetic materials research and development through inert and explosive laboratory work, sample preparation, material characterization, sensitivity testing, and analysis of laboratory data. The employee will document results and findings in technical reports, provide general laboratory support to senior chemists, and follow applicable laboratory safety procedures and regulations when handling inert and explosive materials.

The position also involves chemical manufacturing process design and research, strategic planning, technology road mapping, engineering evaluations, technical assessments, and production testing. Additional work includes impact analyses for residential, agricultural, and building-reuse scenarios, as well as human-health impact analyses and development of worker safety procedures. The employee works from assigned objectives, establishes goals to meet them, and follows established guidelines, procedures, and policies. Work is reviewed by a supervisor or lead.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain explosives certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and initiate processes for manufacturing chemicals and related products.
• Perform strategic planning, technology road mapping, engineering evaluations, and technical assessments.
• Conduct research into new and improved chemical manufacturing processes and production tests to assess control over variables such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.
• Conduct impact analyses for residential, agricultural, and building-reuse scenarios.
• Carry out human-health impact analyses for workers and develop safety procedures for operating equipment or working near chemical reactions.
• Perform inert and explosive laboratory work supporting energetic materials research and development.
• Obtain and maintain explosive certification in accordance with applicable safety regulations and facility requirements.
• Prepare laboratory samples and test batches for energetic and inert material testing programs.
• Analyze materials to characterize the physical and chemical properties of inert and energetic materials.
• Perform sensitivity testing on explosive and energetic materials according to established protocols and safety procedures.
• Collect, reduce, and analyze laboratory test data to support program objectives and technical findings.
• Author and contribute to technical reports documenting test results, data analysis, and laboratory findings.
• Support senior chemists with laboratory setup, cleanup, equipment maintenance, and material handling.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols, procedures, and regulations when handling inert and explosive materials.
• Support day-to-day laboratory operations as directed by senior chemistry staff.

What This Job Offers

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