Senior Propellant Engineer

ARA’s team solves problems related to national defense and security.  We are actively searching for a Senior Propellant Engineer to join our team.

The Senior Engineer will perform project engineering duties such as preparation of cost proposals, planning project execution, providing technical oversight and solutions, preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), preparing Quality Project Plans (QPPs) and Alternate Control Plans (ACPs). The Senior Engineer will assist and train junior personnel and help make critical cast propellant technical decisions.  Also responsible for making critical facility decisions on Energetics Comprehensive Facility Decisions (ECMP) projects.

Work Environment Details: The duties of this role must be performed entirely onsite within a high-activity environment that features standard industrial/office lighting and ambient noise.

Because continuous proximity to the team and operations is an essential function of the position, certain workspace modifications—such as isolating the worker in a quiet, dimly lit, or entirely private office—cannot be accommodated while fulfilling the core responsibilities of this role.

Employment is contingent upon the successful attainment of at least an Interim Secret clearance, granted by the sponsoring agency.

Due to the nature of this work, candidates for this position must be US citizens residing within the US.

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

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

Requirements of a Senior Engineer


* Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 8-10 years of experience as a Propellant Engineer or closely related field, or a Master's with 6-8 years of experience.


* U.S.

Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.


* Proven proficiency in a range of analytical and technical skills for the synthesis, monitoring, and scaling of energetic materials.


* Demonstrated experience managing multiple, complex projects, including the integration and coordination of diverse stakeholders such as government agencies, contractors, and vendors.


* Experience with process safety and material handling ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.


* Excellent leadership and coordination skills, with a track record of leading and mentoring multi-disciplinary engineering teams across multiple project phases.


* Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, dynamic environments, managing rapid changes in program scope, funding, and priorities.


* Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to tailor presentations and reports to diverse technical and non-technical audiences.


* Ability to undergo and pass a Department of Transportation compliant medical physical exam.


* Ability to undergo and pass a drug screening.

Responsibilities of a Senior Engineer


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