Senior Energetics Engineer

Battelle • West Jefferson, OH

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle is currently seeking a Sr Energetics Engineer IV within the Advanced Materials and Energetics (AME) Division working with the High Energy Research Lab Area (HERLA) headquartered in West Jefferson, OH. This position will report to HERLA management and be responsible for current client program execution, development of new business, and mentorship of staff. This position is expected to support the division manager and HERLA manager with setting and achieving group, division and business line strategic goals, business planning and business growth. This position will be in West Jefferson, Ohio. Expected Travel: 20%+.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a related field; minimum of 10 years of technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in management of hazardous operations, knowledge or management of energetics RDT&E.
• Significant experience with munitions/explosives research, development, and/or test and evaluation. Specific experience with warhead development, qualification and deployment.
• Knowledge and experience with industrial manufacturing of energetics. Awareness of key manufacturing facilities and capabilities throughout US Domestic Manufacturing.
• Excellent oral and communication skills to effectively interact with higher management internally and with client organizations, subcontractors, consultants and staff.
• Experience working with Department of War, National Laboratories, and Intelligence Community clients, including leading/writing proposals, proposal and bidding processes, awards, and execution.
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position desires an active U.S. Security Clearance as of day one of employment and the ability to access US only data systems.
• DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain

Nice To Haves

• Intimate knowledge of safe handling practices for munitions and ordnance
• Experience with Home Made Energetics (HME), including chemistry, formulation, detection and/or training.
• Knowledge of applicable government regulations pertaining to energetic materials.
• Knowledge of explosives or propellant formulation, synthesis, handling, and testing. Including military, commercial, and/or improvised explosives, rocket propellants, and gun propellants.
• Experience growing statement of work through on contract growth, new awards and building teams in geographically diverse locations
• Familiar with intellectual property processes and procedures

Responsibilities

• Execute existing contracts supporting various government clients related to technical areas such as energetic materials chemistry, novel energetic diagnostic development, munition component development and low-rate initial production, energetic material performance testing, and other emerging technologies.
• Acts as delegate range safety officer (RSO). Reviews and approves, as necessary, test safety plans, work instructions, and other operational documents in accordance with Battelle (or client) requirements.
• Supports the team on upkeep of facilities, staff training and business growth strategies.
• Works with Program Managers and Business Development to leverage client relationships to stay informed of client business plans and priorities and identify high growth/value opportunities for Battelle with our various clients. Positions Battelle to win follow on programs and new business.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to internal management and to external customers. Works with program managers and technical staff to understand program goals to ensure high level contract performance ratings.
• Stays abreast of industry needs and issues. Maintains a working knowledge of and helps Battelle ensure compliance with applicable government and industry regulations.
• Performs highly complex assignments by compiling and evaluating design and test data, preparing technical specifications, analyzing technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for product, process or materials specifications.
• Analyzes and interprets complex data. Utilizes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to complex problems
• Prepares and presents advanced technical reports and presentations to client, both formal and informal.
• Conducts and/or leads technical projects or major phases of technical projects.
• Provides technical direction to and coordinates the efforts of engineers and technical support staff in the performance of assigned projects within time and budget constraints.
• Reviews projects progress and evaluates results.
• Recommends modifications and corrections in technical analyses and design to ensure project completion.
• Prepares technical sections of proposals.
• May independently manage proposals or major sections of large proposals.
• Builds relationships with internal and external clients.
• Prepares and presents final reports to clients and stakeholders.
• Communicates with client about the schedule and quality of deliverables.
• Contributes to IR&D studies. Works on projects involving innovative methods or applications.
• Leads invention disclosures and provides key inputs to a patent application.
• May provide inputs for new areas of business.
• Supports business development efforts led by others and maintains business interactions with external clients.
• Contributes to marketing and project development by providing technical expertise and executing responsibilities in client relations.
• Investigates new project opportunities.
• May assist with the coordination of and participation in Battelle-sponsored conferences.
• Participates in scientific conferences, peer review panels, and increases company visibility through publications.
• Trains lower-level staff to improve technical development.
• Coordinates and provides day-to-day work direction to lower-level staff to support overall project goals.

Benefits

• Compressed work schedule allowing for every other Friday off
• Hybrid work arrangement (60% in-office, 40% remote)
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 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 company contribution
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

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