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Battelle · 2 days ago

Lead Energetic Materials Engineer

Atlantic City, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

Battelle is a leading research and development organization that provides critical services for various clients. They are seeking a Lead Energetic Materials Engineer to oversee explosives effects research and manage related documentation while interfacing with government clients and supervising staff.

Biotechnology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead all explosives effects research at the TSL, including Homemade Explosives sensitivity analysis, scale-up testing, thermal stability testing, and modeling and simulation work

Lead development of test plans, reports, presentations, laboratory safety assessment plans, standard operating procedures and other support documentation

Interface to the Government client for all related work activities

Supervise 2 to 3 staff in support of this work

Follow and update existing, or develop new, EMRL standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Maintain currency in chemical, radiation and laser safety, and explosive handling as mandated by the TSL procedures and training

Present and report research results and publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner

Follow safety guidelines for handling of, and exposure to, hazardous chemicals both inside and outside of a fume hood, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, protective eyewear, and lab coat

Qualification

Explosives effects researchThermal analysisSensitivity testingHomemade explosives knowledgeVibrational spectroscopyParticle size analysisTest instrumentation techniquesMS Office applicationsCommunication skillsTeam orientedDetail orientedCustomer focused

Required

Bachelor's degree in related fields with 5 years of experience or master's degree in related field with 2 years of experience or PhD; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field

Must have knowledge and/or experience with industrial chemical and mixing formulation for explosives ingredients, safe handling of energetics

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in techniques such as vibrational spectroscopy, particle size analysis, sensitivity testing (i.e., electrostatic discharge, friction, thermal stability) for materials characterization and analysis

Must have a strong background in thermal analysis, kinetics, and calorimetry of energetic materials/explosives using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and accelerating rate calorimetry (ARC) is preferred

Knowledge and ability to produce homemade explosives (HME)

Experience determining the sensitivity and stability of improvised explosives/HME's due to impact, friction, electrostatic discharge, thermal changes, etc

Experience maintaining and operating friction, electrostatic discharge, impact, and thermal sensitivity test fixtures

Experience conducting elemental composition, explosive potential, and/or detection probability of liquid and solid energetic materials

Follow best laboratory practices with strong attention to detail; perform independent syntheses and research with minimal or no supervision

Experience with development and application of test instrumentation techniques

Experience with small scale and scaled-up HME preparation/safety testing/evaluation

Strong oral and written communication skills, team oriented, detail oriented, and customer focused

Experience with MS Office applications

Sole US Citizenship with eligibility and willingness to obtain and maintain DOD Secret Security Clearance and DHS Suitability

Preferred

A bachelor's degree in related fields with at least twelve (12) years of experience or master's degree with at least six (6) years of experience or a Ph.D. with at least one (1) year of experience in explosives safety testing, advanced degree preferred

Experience with modeling and simulation of Explosive Effects

Active DHS Suitability

Active Secret Clearance

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.