Senior Chemical Engineer

Join our rapidly growing team dedicated to solving complex problems in a dynamic environment at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division.

We are currently seeking eager and experienced Senior Chemical Engineers for a growing list of projects involving modernization of explosives and energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and novel production system design.

These projects will require knowledge of and close coordination with explosives and munitions subject matter experts, federal stakeholders, research and development capabilities and ongoing production operations.

The ideal Senior Chemical Engineer candidate must be eager to learn, embrace a safety-first mindset, and work effectively with diverse teams, including peers, clients, and stakeholders.

Due to the nature of this work, candidates for this position must be U.S.

citizens residing within the US.

This position is located at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC-IH) and will require you to be onsite.

This position does not allow for a remote or hybrid work schedule.

This position is contingent upon the issue of technical instructions.

As a Senior Chemical Engineer at NSWC-IH, your position will include the following key responsibilities.


* Provide leadership for the safe and cost-effective execution of manufacturing capabilities in complex production environments, in collaboration with federal defense clients.


* Acquire in-depth understanding of design requirements for process and facility design to install new manufacturing processes.


* Apply expertise in analytical techniques to facilitate process development, troubleshooting, and optimization.


* Lead development of test plans to validate to support proof on concept designs.


* Oversee the proper execution of projects, including detailed planning, scheduling, and procurement aligned with customer specifications.


* Collaborate closely with program management counterparts to develop comprehensive plans for technical deliverables and schedules.


* Collaborate with equipment vendors and subcontractors, clearly communicating design, fabrication, and testing requirements for process equipment.


* In partnership with project managers, develop, plan, and execute goals that align with client objectives and ensure timely, quality deliverables.


* Lead regular client facing meetings to updated progress and facilitate technical discussion.


* Implement and monitor safety and quality programs, ensuring all project staff adhere to contractual terms, scope of work, regulatory requirement, and client specific quality and safety standards.


* Produce detailed process design documentation, including process flow diagrams, process narratives, equipment bills of material, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).


* Provide technical input into facility design, advising on safety standards and regulations for the design and operation of complex manuf...