Senior Propellant Chemist / Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Camden (AL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Materials Process Engineer / Propellant Chemist for the Missile Solutions Segment, located in Camden, AR or Orange, VA. The role emphasizes propellant chemistry, materials processing, and manufacturing with collaboration with Propellant Operations.

The position requires knowledge of process control and lean manufacturing, plus the ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance. Salary ranges and benefits are provided in the official posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Engineering with 4 years of related technical experience in energetic materials (or a graduate degree with 2 years).
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops and modifies processes for the manufacture and utilization of solid rocket propellants and energetics formulations.
• Provides practical solutions to technical problems through chemistry/chemical engineering principles and tools.
• Participates in design processes including trade studies, supplier selection, concurrent design and development, materials characterization, data analysis, and drawing review.
• Responsible for preparation, execution and maintenance of materials and process specifications, and materials control plans.

Skills

Propellant chemistry

Chemical engineering

Materials engineering

Process control

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering

Graduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Materials Process Engineer / Propellant Chemist

Job Code: 44539

Job Location: Camden, AR or Orange, VA

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

The Missile Solutions Segment of L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Materials Process Engineer / Propellant Chemist. This forward-deployed propellant chemist role within the Propulsion Materials and Process Engineering team performs assignments requiring an application of advanced principles, theories and concepts in the propulsion field with an emphasis on propellant chemistry technology and manufacturing with a working knowledge of other related disciplines (thermal and structural), working directly with Propellant Operations. Experience in process control, lean manufacturing best practices, and manufacturing operations experience of items such as propellants, explosives and liners is desired.

Essential Functions:

• Designs, develops and modifies processes and methods for the manufacture and utilization of various solid rocket propellants and energetics formulations.
• Provides imaginative, thorough and practical solutions to a wide range of technical problems through the application of chemistry and/or chemical engineering disciplines and tools.
• Participation in design processes including trade studies, supplier selection, concurrent design and development, materials characterization, data analysis, and drawing review.
• Responsible for the preparation, execution and maintenance of materials and process specifications, and materials control plans (i.e. PMPP, corrosion control and contamination control plans).
• Analyzes materials and material components to establish operating data, conducts experimental or laboratory tests and evaluates results. Selects materials for inclusion in products based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
• Completes documentation and procedures for processing, testing and use of materials.
• Drives corrective and preventive action to ensure continual improvement: Investigates and determines root causes of problems, develops and implements corrective and preventive actions, including leading failure investigations.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering and 4 years of prior related technical experience in energetic materials. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Master’s or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering or related science discipline preferred.
• Knowledge of chemical principles, thermodynamics, polymer chemistry, structure/property relationships, kinetics, and data analysis.
• Experience with energetic materials, statistical analysis, programming and experimental set-up and data acquisition is a plus.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $76,500 - $142,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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