About this opportunity
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems lists this Senior Chemical Engineer (Solid Rocket Motor Propellant Engineer) opportunity in hampton, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company Overview
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include 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!
Job Summary
We are now seeking a Senior Chemical (Propellant) Engineer to join our growing Solid Rocket Motor team in Camden, AR. The Sr. Chemical Engineer will be responsible for following samples through cure and testing and interfacing with our chemist, as well as the customer chemist/ formulators. The Sr. Chemical Engineer will also perform engineering work related to the operation of chemical plant equipment and processes | Maintains and operates chemical production equipment such as condensers, absorption and evaporation towers, columns and stills | Coordinates maintenance and operation of chemical production equipment such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, oxidation, hydrogenation and polymerization | Solid Rocket Motor propellant experience is required.
General Profile
Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
Solves complex problems
Works independently, receives minimal guidance
May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
Essential Functions
Designs process flows and equipment layout for new or revised chemical process operations including: Designing equipment and processes that change the chemical properties of materials and ingredients (e.g., heating/cooling, oxidation, fermentation, hydrogenation, polymerization, etc.).
Planning sequence of operations and specifying procedures for preparing materials and operating equipment.
Determining process design by balancing process cost, yield, worker safety/comfort, and material waste considerations.
Conducting tests throughout all stages of processing to determine control over applicable variables (e.g., temperature, pressure, density, viscosity, etc.) and troubleshoot/solve process problems.
May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.
Required Qualifications
Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience
Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge, skills & abilities: Chemical engineering. Manufacturing process engineering. Product development. Prototyping. Research and development. Industry standards. Scientific testing. Oral and written communication. Critical thinking. Analytical thinking.
Physical Requirements
Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
May need to stand for long periods of time.
Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
This position is Safety-Sensitive.
Travel Requirements
Up to 25% travel likely.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.
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Worksite address
hampton, VA, 23661, US
Who can apply
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