Senior/Principal R&D Chemical Engineer - Explosives Chemist

Responsibilities

• Manage the manufacturing life cycle for energetic materials, including product definition, graphic drawings, and specifications.
• Oversee explosive material processing and product acceptance activities in a production and development environment.
• Support production qualification of explosive materials and provide input to component design and surveillance.
• Lead problem-solving and improvement activities using design of experiments and method development.
• Perform hands-on laboratory work with explosive materials and hazardous chemicals following rigorous safety practices.
• Prepare and review safety basis documentation, including remote explosive operations.
• Work with external suppliers to procure development or Mark Quality materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (Chemical Engineering or related field).
• Five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent active security clearance (e.g., DOD), is required to start.
• Ability to work onsite in Albuquerque, NM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Chemical Engineering or a highly related field.
• Previous experience in product or process engineering within the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE).
• Hands-on experience handling and working with explosives.
• Experience transitioning products and equipment from conceptual design to full production.
• Demonstrated experience in process development, design of experiments, and setting up remote operations.
• Proficiency with tools such as Prime, PDMLink, ARAS, or EIS.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules (including 9/80 and 4/10 compressed workweeks).
• Generous paid time off and vacation buy plans.
• Exceptional 401k savings plan.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs and on-site amenities.
• Relocation assistance.

About the Company

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We provide challenging work with global impact, utilizing some of the best research facilities and tools in the world to contribute to security, peace, and freedom.