Polymer Chemist

2 weeks ago

Rosamond, United States Air Force STEM Full time
Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions throughout 28 May 2024.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Synthesizing, characterizes, and formulates advanced monomer and polymer systems for solid rocket motor components
  • Formulates and develops polymer systems for 3D printing (e.g. vat photopolymerization or direct ink write).
Other Significant Facts:
  • Regular travel ~10% will be required for the position.
  • Telework options may be possible.
  • Relocation or other incentives may be offered for this position.
Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy
Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.
Required Qualifications
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance
• Must have one year of experience at the DR-01 (or equivalent) grade level

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in Chemical Synthesis and Characterization

    - Performs chemical synthesis of monomers and polymers.
    - Evaluates materials using appropriate chemical analysis techniques such as: NMR, FTIR, DSC, TGA, SEM, XRD, GC-MS, GPC
    - Develops new processing techniques for thermoset-based and/or thermoplastic-based solid rocket motor components.
  • Experience in Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing

    - Formulates and develops polymer systems for 3D printing (e.g. vat photopolymerization or direct ink writing).
    - Troubleshoots printer hardware and identifies solutions and improvements to increase performance or mitigate problems.
    - Analyzes 3D printed material using standard mechanical analysis techniques such as TMA, DMA, tensile testing
  • Experience in Oral Communication

    - Presents technical briefings or conference presentations on activities related to research projects(s).
    - Consults with co-workers and other groups or organizations for ideas on issues/concerns to obtain diverse viewpoints and/or recommended solutions.
    - Prepares and presents briefings/presentations on consultations, studies, or investigations.
    - Promotes interchange of information on mission requirements, capabilities, deficiencies, and/or technology applications with peers, customers and/or other agencies.
    - Share knowledge and expertise on newly developed analytical methods with others.
  • Experience in Written Communication
    - Composes and compiles information, concepts, and ideas in a clear, concise, well-organized manner.
    - Authors or contribute to technical reports, peer-reviewed manuscripts, proposals, briefing materials, and/or conference presentations on assigned research activities.
    - Records research activities and compiles data in a laboratory notebook according to scientific standards.

(Requisition No.52928)

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