Sr Principal Chemical Engineer (Solid Rocket Motor Propellant)

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems

Huntsville (AL)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Huntsville, AL seeks a Sr Principal Chemical Engineer to innovate chemical products and optimize processes. You will conduct research, design experiments, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in chemical engineering, focusing on propellant and energetic materials. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

10-12 years of experience in chemical engineering or related field.
Expertise in propellant/explosive formulation and energetic material manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Conducts R&D projects for chemical innovations.
Designs experiments and builds prototypes.
Compiles and analyzes testing data.
Maintains lab safety procedures.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Manufacturing process engineering

Product development

Prototyping

Research and development

Scientific testing

Oral communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Sr Principal Chemical Engineer (Solid Rocket Motor Propellant) – General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems

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. We value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency. We offer a robust total rewards package including compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits with a hybrid work option, 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!

Responsibilities

Conducts research and development projects involving the study of chemical reactions and material properties to innovate and develop new products or optimize existing products.
Designs experiments and builds prototypes and models used to investigate and support the development of improved chemicals, materials, products, and manufacturing processes.
Compiles and analyzes testing data.
Presents research results used to estimate costs, establish performance standards, identify solutions, and facilitate processes.
Maintains lab and plant safety procedures for chemical storage, handling, transport, and disposal.
Complies with all safety and environmental regulations.

Preferred Qualifications / Areas of Expertise

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
Broad knowledge and experience with energetics, solid propellants and related materials; working knowledge of related disciplines such as thermal, structural, and ballistics analysis
Substantial experience with physics-based modeling of related technologies (polymer mechanics, environmental degradation and aging, combustion, detonation, particle packing, rheology)

Qualifications

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Discipline/Major: Chemical Engineering or other engineering degree required
Years of Experience: 10-12 years
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Chemical engineering, manufacturing process engineering, product development, prototyping, research and development, industry standards, scientific testing, oral and written communication, critical and analytical thinking
Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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