Principal Chemical Engineer

4 weeks ago

Huntsville, Alabama, United States Insight Global Full time

The Senior Principal Chemical Engineer role at Insight Global involves 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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  • 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

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