Energetics Process Chemist: Continuous-Flow & Pilot Scale

AT Process Technologies; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AT Process Technologies in Waltham, MA is seeking a process development chemist to own the research, development, optimization, and piloting of our energetic materials synthesis. This role defines ATP’s production strategy and requires expertise in reaction development and process chemistry.

You will work with continuous-flow synthesis, nitration and other exothermic chemistries, separations, crystallization, solvent recovery, and scale-up for pilot plants.

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S./PhD in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in chemical process development.
• Proficiency with bench-top synthesis and laboratory practices.
• Basic analytical chemistry experience (NMR, HPLC, GC-MS, FTIR).
• Ability to work hands-on in laboratory, fabrication, and plant environments.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, design, and execute critical lab experiments with rigor and precision.
• Develop and optimize core synthesis and downstream processing; justify decisions with data.
• Serve as SME on selected reaction steps and unit operations.
• Understand manufacturing process and assist pilot plant design and optimization.
• Maintain a rigorous process-safety mindset across development stages.
• Simplify complex processes

Skills

5+ years process development

Bench-top synthesis methods

Problem solving

Hands-on lab/plant work

Education

B.S./M.S./PhD in Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Tools

NMR

HPLC

GC-MS

FTIR

Job description

AT Process Technologies in Waltham, MA is seeking a process development chemist to own the research, development, optimization, and piloting of our energetic materials synthesis. This role defines ATP’s production strategy and requires expertise in reaction development and process chemistry.

You will work with continuous-flow synthesis, nitration and other exothermic chemistries, separations, crystallization, solvent recovery, and scale-up for pilot plants.