Chemical Engineer

Leidos LLC; Rockaway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a chemical engineer to support evaluation of energetic materials at its Picatinny, NJ site. The role focuses on setup, operation, and optimization of continuous flow reactors, crystallizers, and separators, plus product isolation and analytical characterization using NMR, IR, Raman and UV/Vis.

Responsibilities include data analysis for Army projects, DOE development, equipment calibration, logbook maintenance, and technical report preparation for program reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field required.
• Organized and self-motivated with good written and verbal communication.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills; hands-on lab experience.
• Experience with mass balances, chemical reactor design and DOEs.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data on synthesis of molecules for the U.S. Army.
• Execute research protocols for R&D and production objectives.
• Set up, operate and optimize continuous flow processes and equipment.
• Perform product isolation and characterization (filtration, NMR/IR/Raman/UV-Vis).
• Interact with customers, vendors, and researchers on projects.
• Prepare technical reports, posters, and protocols; present findings at reviews.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field

Tools

GC-MS

HPLC/UPLC

Dynochem

Aspen

Mass balances

Chemical reactor design

Job description

Leidos is looking for a chemical engineer to support the evaluation of novel and legacy energetic materials and formulations at its Picatinny, NJ location. Primary responsibilities to include setup, operation and optimization of continuous flow processes, such as continuous flow synthesis reactors, continuous crystallizers, continuous separators and other continuous flow equipment. The engineer will also be expected to perform product isolation and characterization work, such as filtration and operation of analytical tools including but not limited to NMR, IR, Raman and UV/Vis spectroscopy. Primary Responsibilities Analyze data on the synthesis of molecules of interest to the U.S. Army, and execute research protocols in support of research, development, and production objectives. Interact with outside customers, vendors, and researchers to support contracted and subcontracted projects. Test, evaluate, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, install, and calibrate equipment for continuous processing. Create, evaluate and analyze DOEs for the optimization of continuous processes. Support acquisition of new equipment through market research, purchase, and installation. Establish standard operating procedures for the safe and effective operation of material testing. Collect, organize, and perform data analysis, and verify/correct data entry. Maintain clear and accurate logbooks, generate material balances; collect and record detailed observations about experiments. Assist with preparation of technical reports, summaries, posters, data presentation, and protocols. Present work being conducted at program reviews, conferences and other venues. Maintain compliance with established laboratory health and safety guidelines, as well as established methods/procedures.

Basic Qualifications

Candidate must have completed a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related fields. Skills should include a foundational and theoretical understanding of general scientific principles. Candidate must be well organized and self-motivated. Candidate must have strong competencies with Excel and other Microsoft office tools Hands-on experience with laboratory experimental procedures. Experience with mass balances, chemical reactor design and selection, and DOEs. Effective written and verbal communication. Must be able to work in a team-based environment. US citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with other analytical methodologies, such as GC-MS and HPLC/UPLC preferred. Familiarity with crystallization processes is a bonus. Knowledge of reaction calorimetry and reaction characterization/quantification preferred. Experience with modeling software (i.e. Dynochem™ , Aspen™) and its application to finding optimal parameters for chemical reactions and recrystallization a major plus.

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At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting: September 8, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range: Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.