Senior Blast Research Engineer

Battelle; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Compressed schedule

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Healthcare benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle seeks a Blast and Ballistics Structural Research Engineer to work full-time on-site at Tyndall Air Force Base near Panama City, FL. This role supports RDT&E in airfield protection and protective structural systems against blast and ballistic threats.

Responsibilities include applying research, creating drawings, data analysis, and reporting to clients. Requires a Structural or Civil Engineering degree with 5–8 years of experience (or Master’s with 2–4 years) and US citizenship for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with 5–8 years of related experience.
• Master's degree in a related field with 2–4 years of experience or equivalent.
• US citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance.
• Proactive, self-starting work style and collaborative in a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering research to understand blast effects and mitigation across scales and via modeling/testing.
• Design and create engineering drawings for experiments and protective system development.
• Compile and evaluate design/test data, prepare specs, and analyze data for product specifications.
• Perform moderate-complexity RDT&E within schedule constraints.
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports and client presentations.

Skills

Proactive work style

Independent and collaborative

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Customer/ client focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

High-speed cameras

Instrumentation

Digital image correlation (DIC)

Job description

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Blast and Ballistics Structural Research Engineer. This position is a full-time opportunity located on-site at Tyndall Air Force Base, near Panama City, FL. This role supports Battelle's National Security Business Unit in delivering Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts in Airfield Protection, Installation Resiliency, and Blast (APIRB) in support of the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center. Near-term technical focus will center on protective structural effects for blast windows and doors.

Active areas of research include but are not limited to: Protective Concepts and Systems Against Forced Entry; Blast and Ballistic Protection Systems Evaluation; Mitigation of Internal Blast Effects; Protective Systems for Infrastructure and Asset Survivability Against Cased Munitions; and Blast and Ballistic Protection for Guided Munitions.

Responsibilities

As a Blast and Ballistics Structural Research Engineer, the selected individual will conduct RDT&E efforts in support of U.S. Air Force programs focused on blast effects, ballistic protection, and protective structural systems. Responsibilities may include:

• Apply engineering research and analysis expertise to develop an understanding of explosive blast effects and blast mitigation at full scale, reduced scale, and through modeling and testing
• Design and create engineering and assembly drawings in support of experimentation and protective system development
• Compile and evaluate design and test data, prepare technical specifications, and analyze technical data to determine appropriate limits and variables for product, process, or materials specifications
• Perform RDT&E of moderate complexity, identifying problems and developing and implementing effective solutions within schedule constraints
• Analyze and interpret collected data; prepare technical reports and deliver both formal and informal presentations to clients

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline with 5–8 years of relevant experience; OR a Master's degree in a related field with 2–4 years of experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Proactive, self-starting work style with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Positive attitude and eagerness to take on technical challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving ability and commitment to delivering quality results under schedule deadlines
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with or understanding of explosive blast effects and blast mitigation strategies
• Familiarity with high-speed cameras, instrumentation, and data analysis techniques such as digital image correlation (DIC)

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $75,000 – $95,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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