Research & Development Chemist (Energetics)

Ralliant; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PacSci EMC, part of Ralliant Corporation, is seeking a Senior Research and Development Chemist to drive the development of energetic materials and related products. You will design and execute tests, interpret data, and advance state-of-the-art principles in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

You will mentor junior chemists, ensure safety practices, and contribute to documentation, reports, and proposals.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical and manufacturing environment in aerospace/defense.
• Ordnance experience is required.
• Polymer chemistry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, design, execute testing and interpret data for development of energetic products.
• Conduct exploratory research and synthesis to advance knowledge or create new products.
• Interface with engineering, safety and production to lead teams or projects.
• Mentor lower-level chemists and maintain safety practices.
• Prepare CARs and documentation for new instrumentation purchases.
• Review reports and prepare technical test plans and reports.
• Travel up to 25% to support R&D expansion.

Skills

Ordnance experience

Polymer chemistry

Aerospace/defense industry

Communication skills

Education

BS, MS or Ph.D. in chemistry or technical discipline

Job description

On-Site

Research and Development Chemist (Senior)

Initiate, design, execute testing and interpret data for the development of industrial energetic products. Conduct exploratory research and synthesis to further existing knowledge or produce new knowledge and add to the development of potential products. Perform chemical analyses of various materials and chemicals. Broaden the knowledge base of state-of-the-art principles and theories.

• Ability to communicate difficult concepts and negotiate with others to adopt practical and applicable solutions to Research and Development (R&D) challenges in the energetics field.
• Interface with engineering, safety and the production staff to lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
• Mentors lower-level chemists.
• Demonstrate safety related energetic materials practices.
• Collaborate with engineering associates in support of product function related investigations.
• Ability to solve complex problems and take a broad perspective to introduce innovative solutions.
• Interface with powder processing for the manufacture/scale-up of existing or new R&D materials.
• Determine needs and prepare CARs and other documentation related to new (instrumentation and equipment) purchases.
• Review and edit reports, presentations and other documents related to engineering, manufacturing and/or chemistry activities, including technical test plans and reports.
• Generate white papers and support proposal preparation.
• Proficient in the use of all laboratory instrumentation and operations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of powder processing operations and testing requirements.
• General understanding of engineering and test protocols related to ordnance operations.
• Perform independent chemical research and development.
• Conduct non-routine analyses that may require procedural modifications.
• 25% travel requirement in support of R&D expansion.

Education Required

• BS, MS or Ph.D. in chemistry or technical discipline

Experience Required

• Experience in a technical and manufacturing environment in the aerospace/defense industry (7+ years of experience with a BS degree, 4+ years of experience with an MS degree, or 1+ years of experience with a Ph.D.);
• ordnance experience is required.
• Polymer chemistry experience is a plus.

Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About PacSci EMC

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC's experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com. PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It's how we achieve more together - for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender id

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