Process Engineer

Leidos; New Jersey; On-site; USD 69,550 - 125,725; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Process Engineer based in Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. The role involves conducting process development and optimization for propellant preparation using advanced tools and techniques. Candidates should possess a BS in Chemical Engineering with 2-6 years of relevant experience and excellent communication skills. The role supports the transition from laboratory to production scale. Competitive benefits are offered, including health programs and retirement plans. Salary range is $69,550 to $125,725.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of relevant experience in process development.
• Prior experience with energetic materials or additive manufacturing is preferred.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing literature searches on ingredients and processes.
• Develop new enhanced performance propellants.
• Support transition of methods from lab to production.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a collaborative team

Process development tools experience

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Description

The Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Process Engineer to work at our Picatinny Arsenal, NJ site to conduct process development and optimization for the preparation of propellants utilizing state‑of‑the‑art tools and techniques.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing literature searches to develop and maintain awareness of latest ingredients, processes, and techniques.
• Develop new enhanced performance propellants utilizing traditional formulation processes as well as advanced additive manufacturing techniques.
• Develop customized ingredients to enable AM of propellants.
• Support the transition of laboratory scale methods to pilot and ultimately production scales.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering and 2‑6 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience with process development tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team‑based environment.
• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with energetics and/or additive manufacturing.

Pay Range

$69,550.00 - $125,725.00

Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.