Senior Blast Research Engineer

Battelle • TYNDALL AFB, FL

2d • $75,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Blast and Ballistics Structural Research Engineer. This position is a full-time opportunity located on-site at Tyndall Air Force Base, near Panama City, FL. This role supports Battelle's National Security Business Unit in delivering Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts in Airfield Protection, Installation Resiliency, and Blast (APIRB) in support of the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center. Near-term technical focus will center on protective structural effects for blast windows and doors. Active areas of research include but are not limited to: Protective Concepts and Systems Against Forced Entry; Blast and Ballistic Protection Systems Evaluation; Mitigation of Internal Blast Effects; Protective Systems for Infrastructure and Asset Survivability Against Cased Munitions; and Blast and Ballistic Protection for Guided Munitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline with 5–8 years of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree in a related field with 2–4 years of experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Proactive, self-starting work style with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to take on technical challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and commitment to delivering quality results under schedule deadlines.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with or understanding of explosive blast effects and blast mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with high-speed cameras, instrumentation, and data analysis techniques such as digital image correlation (DIC).

Responsibilities

• Conduct RDT&E efforts in support of U.S. Air Force programs focused on blast effects, ballistic protection, and protective structural systems.
• Apply engineering research and analysis expertise to develop an understanding of explosive blast effects and blast mitigation at full scale, reduced scale, and through modeling and testing.
• Design and create engineering and assembly drawings in support of experimentation and protective system development.
• Compile and evaluate design and test data, prepare technical specifications, and analyze technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for product, process, or materials specifications.
• Perform RDT&E of moderate complexity, identifying problems and developing and implementing effective solutions within schedule constraints.
• Analyze and interpret collected data; prepare technical reports and deliver both formal and informal presentations to clients.

Benefits

• Compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off
• Hybrid work arrangement (60% in-office and 40% remote)
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness incentives and benefits
• Optional supplemental benefits
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

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