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Battelle · 6 hours ago

Energetics Engineer

West Jefferson, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Battelle is currently seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented Energetics Engineer to join our Advanced Materials and Energetics Division working with the High Energy Research Lab Area. This position will assist in Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) in the subject area of energetic materials and their components.

Biotechnology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and perform experiments involving energetic materials and/or components

Identify and implement technical laboratory and process improvements

Interact with PMs, PIs, and clients for the purposes of understanding and ensuring customer expectations and contract deliverables are met on-time and on budget

Maintain, test, troubleshoot, repair, and ensure the performance of various equipment, instrumentation, and systems

Develop safety documentation and ensure resulting practices are effectively integrated into the work being performed

Design and fabricate various tooling, fixtures, hardware, and test apparatuses as required by project

Analyze data and recommend modifications to experiments or procedures to meet desired specifications/deliverables

Assist with the technical writing of internal and external reports and presentations

Assist with proposal efforts as needed

Qualification

Energetic materials expertiseTechnical laboratory workSafety documentation developmentMechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringMaterial scienceSolid modeling CADCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor of Science degree and 2 years of experience or a more advanced degree (master's and/or Ph.D.) and 0 years of experience. The degrees must be in mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, physics, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, material science, chemistry, or a related STEM field

US Citizen and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Preferred

Bachelors degree and 3-5 years of relevant work experience

Experience performing technical laboratory work in hazardous work environments

Demonstrated performance of safely conducting hazardous operations involving the use of energetic materials, guns, high voltage, lasers, chemicals, and other hazardous materials

Demonstrated ability to successfully coordinate complex work activities, document & present results, and manage resources

Demonstrated ability to execute R&D activities with evolving requirements in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated ability to assist with energetic material initiation experiments

Familiarity with high speed instrumentation and laser diagnostics such as photon doppler velocimetry (PDV)

Experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pressure systems

Experience with solid modeling CAD software, 3D printing, engineering drawing creation and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications

Experience operating laboratory instrumentation and recording the results accurately

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment

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.