Material Process Engineer; Energetics

Job Title:

Senior Associate, Material Process Engineering

Job Code: 37746

Job Location:

Orange, VA

Job Schedule:

9/80 – Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off.

The Material Process Engineer will support Energetics and Propellant Development. They will apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts in the propulsion field with a working knowledge of other related disciplines such as thermal, structural, and ballistics analysis. The role involves developing solutions to unique or controversial problems that have an important effect on major company programs, including contributing inventions, new designs, or techniques of significance to the solution of complex technical problems.

• Contributes to the development of new methods or processes that require complete knowledge of chemistry and laboratory techniques.
• Performs testing using established specifications and procedures.
• Compiles and evaluates test results.
• Prepares reports to document findings and recommendations regarding processes, materials, and projects.
• Reviews and approves related inputs such as tests and experiments conducted by other laboratory personnel.
• Coordinates with personnel in other disciplines to integrate findings and recommendations.
• Evaluates and implements tractable solutions to technical problems involving chemistry and chemical analysis techniques.
• Is responsible for specifying chemical testing, evaluating data, and providing chemical guidance and planning (technical); organizes (cost and schedule) and conducts technical projects covering a broad range of technical topics under the guidance of a Technical Project Lead.
• Develops, plans, and promotes projects independently to implement novel technical approaches and cutting‑edge technologies.
• Consolidates results and prepares findings for reports.
• Familiarity with pertinent codes, rules, and regulations related to assigned areas.
• Applies Principles of Good Laboratory Practices and Protocols.

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; or a graduate degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience is required.

• Degree in Chemistry, Material Science, or related science and technical experience in the chemistry environment.
• Knowledge of chemical principles, thermodynamics, polymer chemistry, structure/property relationships, kinetics, and data analysis.
• Experience with energetic materials, statistical analysis, programming, and experimental set‑up and data acquisition.
• Knowledge of explosives theory, compositions, and modeling is desired.

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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law.

Many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.