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Battelle · 2 hours ago

Blast Research Engineer

Patrick AFB, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Battelle is a leader in research and development, and they are seeking a Blast Research Engineer to support government programs focused on RDT&E efforts in Airfield protection, Installation Resiliency, and Blast. The role involves performing technical research and analysis related to explosive blast effects and developing solutions to enhance infrastructure protection.

Biotechnology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Blast Research Engineer will perform RDT&E of moderate complexity by compiling technical specifications, analyzing technical data, determine appropriate analysis methods, identify problems, and develop and implement solutions

Develop test plans and experimentation protocols, technology assessment studies, and conducts technical projects

Apply experience in engineering research and analysis to understanding of explosive blast effects and blast mitigation at full-scale, reduced scale, and through modeling and testing

Designs experimentation procedures for evaluation of test systems, including instrumentation, and data collection from field testing

Analyze and interpret data collected. Prepare technical reports and make presentations to client, both formal and informal

Qualification

Explosive blast effectsBlast mitigationData analysis techniquesHigh-speed camerasInstrumentationProactive attitudeTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Structural, Civil, or similar) or equivalent

5 years' experience related to research and development programs

Proactive, self-starter who can work independently and in a team environment

Positive attitude and eagerness to take on technical challenges

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred

Understanding of explosive blast effects and blast mitigation is preferred

Experience with high-speed cameras, instrumentation, and data analysis techniques is desirable

Experience related to explosive blast effects and full-scale and reduced-scale modeling and testing is desirable

Benefits

Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.

Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.