Raytheon
EnergeticMaterialsChemist
“Energetic Materials Chemist at Raytheon. Skills: Energetic Materials, Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis. Assess materials based on conformance to specifications or conducting root cause failure analysis. Tasks will require quick turn of analysis working with a multi-discipline team”
Industry & Context.
solve engineering problems; solve day to day chemistry problems; troubleshoot analytical instrument problems; failure analysis investigations
Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required, Ability to obtain INTERIM U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, lift 22 lbs, Travel, potentially including international, to supplier locations may be required, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active and transferable U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, U. S. citizenship is required, Ability to obtain INTERIM U. S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, Experience with energetic materials specific analysis and testing, including safety evaluations, Experience in Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis, including Infrared Spectroscopy, Chromatography and Thermal Analysis (ie: FTIR, DSC, DMA, TGA, GCMS, HPLC, GPC, etc. . ), Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Nice to Have
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Able to troubleshoot analytical instrument problems, perform analysis and interpret data, Good communication, interpersonal, planning, teaming and time management skills, Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and with individuals, Demonstrated ability to lead and complete large scale multi-disciplined scientific based projects including failure analysis investigations, Ability to write concise technical reports summarizing analyses
What You'll Do.
Assess materials based on conformance to specifications or conducting root cause failure analysis
Tasks will require quick turn of analysis working with a multi-discipline team
Review energetic material data
and obsolescence at our energetic suppliers’ part of the time
supporting our programs with analytical analysis of common materials problems onsite
manage and coordinate a wide variety of simultaneous tasks within set schedule requirements
performing chemical analysis on various materials (adhesives
and various other production materials)
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working with a multi-discipline team; work effectively with individuals; lead and complete large scale multi-disciplined scientific based projects
Communication Scope
Good communication skills; Ability to write concise technical reports summarizing analyses
Process & Methodology
planning, manage and coordinate a wide variety of simultaneous tasks within set schedule requirements, lead and complete large scale multi-disciplined scientific based projects
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