Sr. Principal Chemical Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Sr. Principal Engineer to support a Solid Rocket Motor manufacturer.

The Senior Principal Chemical Engineers role encompasses a broad range of engineering tasks associated with the management of chemical plant operations and systems.

The ideal candidate will apply a comprehensive understanding of advanced propulsion principles, theories, and concepts, along with practical knowledge in interconnected disciplines such as thermal dynamics, structural integrity, and ballistics analysis.

The position demands extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with energetic substances, solid propellants, and associated materials and products.

The candidate should possess significant expertise in physics-based modeling of relevant technologies, including but not limited to polymer mechanics, the impact of environmental factors on material degradation and aging, combustion processes, detonation phenomena, particle packing dynamics, and rheology.

Other responsibilities include :

• Lead research and development initiatives that explore chemical reactions and material properties with the aim of pioneering new products or enhancing existing ones.
• Design and conduct experiments, construct prototypes and models to support the advancement of superior chemicals, materials, products, and manufacturing methodologies.
• Gather, evaluate, and interpret test data.
• Communicate research findings to inform cost estimations, set performance benchmarks, propose solutions, and support decision-making processes.
• Uphold laboratory and plant safety protocols related to the storage, handling, transportation, and disposal of chemicals.

Adhere to all pertinent safety and environmental standards and regulations.

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Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or STEM related field
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• 10+ years of experience in energetics, solid propellant and explosive formulation
• Deep understanding of the chemical makings of solid rocket motor propellant
• Knowledge of energetic material manufacturing and synthesis
• Understanding of energetics material hazards analysis, testing and mitigation strategy development
• Experience with case bonding development, processing and adhesion science

Experience in the testing and characterization of propellant and subsystems

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching.

Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and / or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.