Scale-Up Chemical Engineer, Energetic Materials

Signature Science, LLC; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm is seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer to lead the scale-up of energetic material synthesis from laboratory to production scale. This role emphasizes safe and efficient manufacturing processes while closely collaborating with research teams. Candidates should have a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles and significant industry experience, with the ability to obtain required clearances. This position involves supervising junior staff and preparing detailed technical documentation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 5+ years with a master's, or 1+ year with a Ph.D.
• Strong understanding of mass transfer, heat transfer, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics.
• Ability to obtain Department of Defense Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead scale-up activities for energetic material synthesis.
• Design and optimize chemical processes for production.
• Conduct process optimization studies.

Skills

Chemical engineering principles

Reactor types knowledge

Industrial automation software

Data-driven process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or higher

Job description

A specialized engineering firm is seeking a skilled Chemical Engineer to lead the scale-up of energetic material synthesis from laboratory to production scale. This role emphasizes safe and efficient manufacturing processes while closely collaborating with research teams. Candidates should have a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles and significant industry experience, with the ability to obtain required clearances. This position involves supervising junior staff and preparing detailed technical documentation.