Material Process Engineer (Energetics)

L3HHCM20•Culpeper, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Process Engineer will support Energetics and Propellant Development. This role requires a wide application of advanced principles, theories, and concepts in the propulsion field, with a working knowledge of other related disciplines such as thermal, structural, and ballistics analysis. The engineer will develop solutions to unique or controversial problems that have a significant impact on major company programs. Typically, incumbents will have contributed inventions, new designs, or techniques that are significant to solving complex technical problems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
Graduate Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Technical experience in the chemistry environment.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Chemistry, Material Science or related science.
Knowledge of chemical principles, thermodynamics, polymer chemistry, structure/property relationships, kinetics, and data analysis is essential.
Experience with energetic materials, statistical analysis, programming, and experimental set-up and data acquisition is a plus.
Explosives theory, compositions, and modeling is desired.

Responsibilities

Contributes to the development of new methods or processes requiring complete knowledge of chemistry and laboratory techniques.
Performs testing using established specifications and procedures.
Compiles and evaluates test results.
Prepares reports to document findings and recommendations regarding processes, materials, and projects.
Reviews and approves related inputs, such as tests and experiments conducted by other laboratory personnel.
Coordinates with personnel in other disciplines to integrate findings and recommendations.
Evaluates and implements tractable solutions to technical problems involving the utilization of chemistry and chemical analysis techniques.
Responsible for specifying chemical testing and evaluating data, providing chemical guidance and planning (technical), organizing (cost and schedule), and conducting technical projects covering a broad range of technical topics under the guidance of a Technical Project Lead (Technical Fellow or equivalent).
Develops, plans, and promotes projects independently for the implementation of novel technical approaches and cutting-edge technologies.
Consolidates results and prepares findings for reports.
Adheres to pertinent codes, rules, and regulations related to areas of assignments.
Follows principles of Good Laboratory Practices and Protocols.