Chemical Engineer

ES3; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSAs & HSA

PTO

Holiday Pay

401(k) with match

Job summary

ES3 in Warner Robins, GA is seeking a Chemical Engineer to lead engineering projects in aircraft systems and materials development, performing design, testing and analysis with SolidWorks and FEA.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, produce data for Technical Data Packages, and support quality and safety objectives. ABET degree required; 1–2 years’ experience preferred; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from ABET-accredited program; master's preferred
• 1–2 years of professional experience; aerospace experience a plus
• Experience with CAD (SolidWorks) and FEA
• Technical writing and data analysis skills
• Able to travel as needed
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance

Responsibilities

• Design, Qualification, Chemical and Mechanical Lab Testing (Fatigue, Adhesion, Micro Sectioning)
• Design Engineering (FEA, Fatigue)
• Engineering Drawings and Solid Modeling (SolidWorks)
• Technical Data Publication and Review
• Perform other duties as requested

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team orientation

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's Degree is a plus

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

CNC Programming

Robot Programming

Job description

Corporate Overview

ES3 has a strong corporate culture of camaraderie, excellence, and effectiveness that truly stands out in today's aerospace industry. Each of ES3's locations work hard to maintain a secure, healthy, family-friendly, positive, and cooperative work environment. You can take pride in your work, be inspired and stay engaged in your field of expertise. Once you join ES3, you'll want to make it your forever employer.

Our professional staff are the talent that makes ES3 successful. You will be one within the highly valued rank of professional staff. You will have access to:

• State-of-the art equipment
• Modern work facilities

General Summary

This individual will be responsible for performing engineering projects for one or more of the following: Aircraft Systems, Aircraft Structures, Engine and Propeller, Landing Gear, Aircraft MRO Activities, and Material & Processing R&D (including but not limited to brush plating/anodizing, electroplating, primer/topcoats, thermal spray (HVOF and cold spray), Pulse Waterstrip, laser, surface preparation and other related processes.

• Ability to demonstrate the ability to apply aircraft engineering principles and related disciplines to problem solving applications in a team-oriented work environment
• Capable of quickly developing a working knowledge of design allowable and structural modeling as it relates to Aircraft Structures, Landing Gear Systems, Engine and propeller systems
• Performing review of detailed manufacturing plans, drawings and qualification test plans; conduct metallurgical, mechanical, corrosion and chemical testing, chemical and environmental analysis for M&P development.
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment and have excellent communication skills. The individual must be able to interact with engineers, subcontractors, team members, and customers in a collaborative manner

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, Qualification, Chemical and Mechanical Lab Testing (Fatigue, Adhesion, Micro Sectioning, Hardness, Porosity, Titration, Corrosion, Fluid Compatibility, etc.)
• Design Engineering (FEA, Fatigue)
• Engineering Drawings and Solid Modeling (SolidWorks)
• Technical Data Publication and Review
• Perform other duties as requested

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree (Chemical Engineering) from an ABET accredited university or college. Master's Degree is a plus.
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of professional experience
• Aerospace Industry experience a plus
• Computer Aided Drafting / Solid Modeling
• Technical Writing
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Metallurgical, Mechanical, Chemical and Corrosion Testing a plus
• Material, Chemical and Environmental Analysis a plus
• CNC Programming and machining experience is a plus
• Robot Programming a plus
• Electrical Experience a plus

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• An aptitude to learn new technology
• Positive, pleasant and professional attitude with all levels of staff, customers and government representatives
• Takes initiative and is pro-active, flexible and open to changing priorities
• Strong work ethic, high integrity and high motivation for excellence
• Dependability and reliability

Other Requirements

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to participate in a background investigation and be able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Ability to travel if required.

Compensation and Benefits

ES3 can offer an environment that is both enriching and rewarding. Our total compensation is inclusive of the exceptional benefits program ES3 offers to all benefit eligible staff members. These include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account
• Competitive Paid-Time-Off accrual
• Holiday Pay
• A generous matching 401(k) plan with up to 6% match and up to 2% profit sharing.

ES3 takes great care to ensure we maintain just corporate policies, effective personnel management, and aggressive compensation packages. As a result, ES3 has a proven track record of successful recruitment and stellar retention of professional staff.

Our Georgia facility has more than 35 engineers, scientists and technicians co-located with our 60,000 square foot R&D, laboratory, prototyping, testing, and production facility. Warner Robins, Georgia known as one of the best places to live in Georgia with beautiful parks, suburban communities, and a large Aviation community.

ES3 has a purposeful business mission-to improve the performance, maintenance, and supply of mission-critical and safety-of-flight aerospace systems while reducing the hazardous exposures of aviation maintenance crews and reducing the environmental impact of aerospace operations and production processes. At ES3 you can feel good that your daily work activities support the broader objectives of improving aviation performance / safety, reducing the environmental impact of aviation, and improving the safety and work conditions for aviation workers.