Sr Principal Chemical Engineer (SRM Propellant) - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Sr Principal Chemical Engineer (SRM Propellant)
US-AR-Hampton | US-AL-Huntsville
US-AR-Hampton
US-CA-Folsom
Job ID: 2024-32272
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
Camden, AR
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 organizations ethos, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.
Whether youre 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 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!
The Sr Principal Chemical Engineer will perform engineering work related to the operation of chemical plant equipment and processes. Preferred 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, products. Substantial experience with physics-based modeling of related technologies such as polymer mechanics, environmental degradation and aging, combustion, detonation, particle packing, rheology. If not local to our Camden AR site, 50% travel will be required. Substantial experience in one of the following preferred:
- 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
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.
Qualifications
- Required Education: Associate's Degree
- Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
- Discipline/Major: Chemical Engineering or other engineering degree required
- Years and Area of Experience (required for the role): 10-12 years experience
- 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.
- Critical Professional Related Technical Skills; Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
Should I Apply?
At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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