ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Chemical Engineering

Who We Are:

We are a growing mutli-disciplinary team of motivated engineers and scientists dedicated to solving our clients' technical challenges.

Objectives of this Role:

• Test and optimize novel chemical development processes supporting mission-critical programs while protecting sensitive technical information.
• Execute pilot-scale development activities, translating scientific concepts into safe, repeatable, and efficient processes.
• Modify processes to control outputs and meet performance, quality and performance specifications.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to solve complex technical challenges and evaluate alternatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance projects from early research through multiple levels of technology readiness.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Plan and perform laboratory experiments, process trials, and proof-of-concept activities.
• Operate and troubleshoot pilot to full-scale equipment; collect, analyze, and interpret data to evaluate process and material performance.
• Support process design, scale-up, testing, and development of practical operating procedures.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, laboratory records, risk assessments, and other documentation needed for program reviews and decision-making.
• Coordinate with various project teams to resolve issues, communicate progress, and meet technical and schedule objectives.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Process Engineering or related engineering degree field.
• 0-5 years: Relevant industrial, laboratory, or process-development experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory chemistry, chemical processing, materials characterization, process development, scale-up, or experimental testing in an academic, industrial, or government environment.
• Interest and experience in energetic, pyrophoric, hypergolic, deep etutectic, and/or nuclear chemical processes a plus.
• Strong technical writing, problem-solving, teamwork, and organization skills.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

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An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.