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Battelle · 17 hours ago

Senior Energetics Engineer III

West Jefferson, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Battelle is a research and development organization that manages national laboratories and delivers critical services for various clients. The Senior Energetics Engineer III will be responsible for executing client programs, developing new business, and mentoring staff within the Advanced Materials and Energetics Division.

Biotechnology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Execute existing contracts supporting various government clients related to energetic materials chemistry, novel energetic diagnostic development, munition component development, low-rate initial production, energetic material performance testing and other emerging technologies

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

Perform design work for test fixtures, control systems and data collection utilizing various CAD systems

Acts as a leader and mentor for conducting hazardous operations. Will help with the training of safe operations and compliance with regulators related to the energetic materials industry

Supports the team on upkeep of facilities, staff training and business growth strategies

Works with Program Managers and Business Development to leverage client relationships to stay informed of client business plans and priorities and identify high growth/value opportunities for Battelle with our various clients. Positions Battelle to win follow on programs and new business

Prepares and delivers presentations to internal management and to external customers. Works with program managers and technical staff to understand program goals to ensure high-level contract performance ratings

Stays abreast of industry needs and issues. Helps to bring in needed skills as the industry evolves

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

Qualification

Energetics RDT&EMunitions/Explosives ResearchSafety DocumentationProposal DevelopmentExplosive FormulationTechnical WritingClient InteractionOral CommunicationMentorshipTeam Leadership

Required

The candidate should have a bachelors degree in a related field; at least 5 years of technical or program management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in management of hazardous operations, knowledge or management of energetics RDT&E or a related field

Excellent oral and communication skills to effectively interact with higher management levels internally and with client organizations, subcontractors, consultants and staff

Experience working with U.S. government clients, including leading/writing proposals, proposal and bidding processes, awards, and execution

Significant experience with munitions/explosives research, development, and/or test and evaluation

US Citizen

DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain

Preferred

Intimate knowledge of safe handling practices for munitions and ordnance

Knowledge of applicable government regulations pertaining to energetic materials

Knowledge of explosives or propellant formulation, synthesis, handling, and testing. Including military, commercial, and/or improvised explosives, rocket propellants, and gun propellants

Experience with operating high speed test instrumentation related to energetic materials and recording their results

Knowledge of development, production and testing of explosive initiators

Knowledge of development, production, and testing of warheads and other explosives

Knowledge of development, production, and testing of propulsion systems

Experience growing statement of work through on contract growth, new awards and building teams in geographically diverse locations

Familiar with intellectual property processes and procedures

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.