Research Scientist - 2 / 3

About the role

This Research Scientist/Engineer position is responsible for providing technical analysis and consultation on a variety of chemical and engineering challenges, including process planning for energetic materials, experimental design, data and statistical analysis, and the preparation of regular status updates and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop energetic-material processes and experiments.
• Perform data and statistical analyses.
• Handle energetic materials and other hazardous materials.
• Prepare regular status updates and technical reports.

Requirements

• For Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
• For Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Ability to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to interpret and report on test data.
• Detail-oriented yet able to see the bigger picture and prioritize effectively.

Skills

• Knowledge and/or experience with energetic-material formulation.
• Knowledge and/or experience with pyrotechnic gas generants.
• Experience handling hazardous materials.
• Familiarity with manufacturing process control and related methodologies.
• Knowledge and understanding of device-design principles.
• Working knowledge of common chemical and thermal analysis methods.
• Experience using statistical tools to analyze and interpret data.
• Experience with risk-assessment methodologies such as HA, DFMEA, and PFMEA.
• Experience with structured RCCA problem-solving tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone, Fault-Tree Analysis, and 8D.

Benefits

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Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Schedule

The role will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.