Senior Chemical Engineer - Sensor R&D & Manufacturing

Design West Technologies, Inc.; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Design West Technologies Inc. seeks a seasoned Chemical Engineer to support R&D activities for sensor manufacturing, prototype delivery and new sensor development. You will fabricate, optimize formulations, and document test results while collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure sensor performance.

This role emphasizes hands-on process improvements and rigorous documentation. Preferred candidates hold a Master’s degree with 5+ years in aerospace/defense manufacturing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a related discipline; a Master's degree is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Chemical Engineering in aerospace, defense or highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of chemical formulation preparation and use of chemical and engineering tools.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, test data, and technical documentations.
• Experience working under AS9100, ISO 9001, or other quality-management systems.
• Familiarity with government technical data, configuration management and formal engineering documentations.
• Experience with chemical processing, energetic materials, polymers, coatings, composites, or advanced materials, depending on program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D activities related to sensor manufacturing, optimization, prototype development, delivery.
• Fabricate and assemble sensors and prepare, optimize, and document sensor formulations.
• Characterize sensor performance and conduct simulant and TIC testing to evaluate sensor response and functionality.
• Develop and optimize sensor manufacturing and testing processes to improve performance, consistently, and reliability.
• Collaborate with EE and ME teams to support sensor integration, testing, troubleshooting, and prototype development.
• Support the development and optimization of aerosol collection systems for sensor applications.
• Prepare technical documentations, test plans, data summaries, and other deliverables supporting USG test events.
• Troubleshoot sensor and process issues and implement improvements based on test results and experimental findings.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Technical writing

Interpreting engineering drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Design West Technologies Inc. seeks a seasoned Chemical Engineer to support R&D activities for sensor manufacturing, prototype delivery and new sensor development. You will fabricate, optimize formulations, and document test results while collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure sensor performance.

This role emphasizes hands-on process improvements and rigorous documentation. Preferred candidates hold a Master’s degree with 5+ years in aerospace/defense manufacturing, and