Senior Chemist - Energetic Materials & Field Testing Leader

Applied Research Associates, Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Senior Chemist to lead energetic effects testing and demilitarization process development, working with government and commercial partners to grow programs and technologies.

The role requires a degree in Chemistry/Engineering/Physics with 8+ years of experience, ability to obtain a DoD security clearance, and strong oral/written communication.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• US citizenship is required.
• Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Physics with 8+ years of experience.
• Understanding of explosives and energetic materials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with field test planning and execution.
• Program management knowledge: budgets, timelines, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Development and testing of weapons effects programs.
• Demilitarization process development.
• Customer portfolio development and business capture.
• Proposal development and leadership.
• Travel to and from test sites.
• Work at desk and in the field.

Skills

Energetic materials knowledge

Program management

Test planning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Senior Chemist to lead energetic effects testing and demilitarization process development, working with government and commercial partners to grow programs and technologies.

The role requires a degree in Chemistry/Engineering/Physics with 8+ years of experience, ability to obtain a DoD security clearance, and strong oral/written communication.