Senior Energetics Engineer

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer. This position is a full-time opportunity located in West Jefferson, Ohio. Within Battelle's Advanced Materials and Energetics (AME) Division, the Senior Chemical Engineer will work with the High Energy Research Lab Area (HERLA), reporting to HERLA management. The selected candidate will be responsible for current client program execution, development of new business, and mentorship of staff. This position is expected to support the division manager and HERLA manager in setting and achieving group, division, and business line strategic goals, as well as business planning and growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Chemical Engineer, the selected individual will lead technical program execution and business growth efforts within Battelle's High Energy Research Lab Area (HERLA). Responsibilities may include:

• Executes existing contracts supporting various government clients across technical areas including energetic materials chemistry, novel energetic diagnostic development, munition component development, low-rate initial production, energetic material performance testing, and other emerging technologies.
• Works with Program Managers and Business Development to leverage client relationships, remain informed of client business plans and priorities, identify high-growth and high-value opportunities, and position Battelle to win follow-on programs and new business.
• Acts as delegate Range Safety Officer (RSO); reviews and approves test safety plans, work instructions, and other operational documents in accordance with Battelle or client requirements as necessary.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to internal management and external customers; collaborates with program managers and technical staff to understand program goals and ensure high-level contract performance ratings.
• Stays abreast of industry needs and issues; maintains a working knowledge of applicable government and industry regulations and supports Battelle's compliance efforts.
• Supports the team on facility upkeep, staff training, and business growth strategies.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of 10 years of technical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the management of hazardous operations, or knowledge and management of energetics RDT&E.
• Significant experience with munitions and explosives research, development, and/or test and evaluation, including specific experience with warhead development, qualification, and deployment.
• Knowledge of and experience with industrial manufacturing of energetics, including awareness of key manufacturing facilities and capabilities throughout U.S. domestic manufacturing.
• Experience working with Department of War, National Laboratories, and Intelligence Community clients, including leading and writing proposals, participating in bidding processes, and supporting awards and contract execution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with senior internal management, client organizations, subcontractors, consultants, and staff.
• Ability to travel 20% or more of the time.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intimate knowledge of safe handling practices for munitions and ordnance.
• Experience with Home Made Energetics (HME), including chemistry, formulation, detection, and/or training.
• 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 growing statement of work through on-contract growth, new awards, and building teams in geographically diverse locations.
• Familiarity with intellectual property processes and procedures.