Sr Prin Chemical Engineer (Solid Rocket Motor)

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems; Hampton (AR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr Principal Chemical Engineer to innovate and develop new products while optimizing existing ones. This role involves conducting research on chemical reactions, designing experiments, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in chemical engineering, with a strong focus on propellant formulation and energetic materials. Join a high-performance team dedicated to supporting the mission of the warfighter, with a robust total rewards package and a hybrid work option that promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Work/life benefits

Career development programs

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in chemical engineering or related fields.
• Expertise in chemical processes and prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D projects involving chemical reactions and material properties.
• Design experiments and build prototypes to support product development.

Skills

Chemical process expertise

Prototyping

Research and development

Communication

Critical thinking

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider to the US Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking an experienced Sr Principal Chemical Engineer to join our team.

We are committed to supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with our allies around the world. Given the nature of our work and our organization’s ethos, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that includes competitive compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits, including a hybrid work option; and career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

The Sr Principal Chemical Engineer will perform engineering work related to the operation of chemical plant equipment and processes. Preferred qualifications include a wide application of advanced principles, theories, and concepts in the propulsion field, with a working knowledge of related disciplines such as thermal, structural, and ballistics analysis. Broad knowledge and experience with energetics, solid propellants, and related materials are desired. Substantial experience with physics-based modeling of related technologies such as polymer mechanics, environmental degradation and aging, combustion, detonation, particle packing, and rheology is also preferred. If not local to our Camden AR site, 50% travel will be required. Preferred experience includes:

• Propellant/explosive formulation for product development, scale-up, and manufacturing
• Energetic material manufacturing and synthesis
• Energetics material hazards analysis, testing, and mitigation strategy development
• Case bondline development, processing, and adhesion science
• Physical testing and characterization of propellant and subsystems

Major Position Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development projects involving chemical reactions and material properties to innovate and develop new products or optimize existing products.
• Design experiments, build prototypes and models to investigate and support the development of improved chemicals, materials, products, and manufacturing processes.
• Compile and analyze testing data.
• Present research results to estimate costs, establish performance standards, identify solutions, and facilitate processes.
• Maintain lab and plant safety procedures for chemical storage, handling, transport, and disposal.
• Comply with all safety and environmental regulations.

Basic Qualifications

• Required Education: Associate's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 10-12 years in chemical engineering, manufacturing process engineering, product development, or related areas
• Skills & Abilities: Chemical process expertise, prototyping, research and development, industry standards, scientific testing, communication, critical and analytical thinking
• Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)