Senior Research and Development Engineer Job
Job Description Job Attributes+
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Job ID
113445BR
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Job Location
Radford, VA 24141, US
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Job Category
Engineering & Technology
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Job Type
Full-Time
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Clearance Level
Secret
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Career Level
Experienced
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Travel
10%
Job Description
As a Senior Research and Development Engineer, you will work with scientists and engineers to design and develop new propellants and new propellant manufacturing processes for commercial and government use.
Interested candidates should exhibit sound judgment, initiative and self-motivation, and be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision. Solid communication, teamwork and integration skills will be required to work effectively across functions at multiple levels. The ability to manage time effectively while dealing with a variety of issues in a dynamic environment will be key to the success of this individual.
The successful candidate will under his/her own initiative:
- Devise and refine safe, effective, and efficient methods of manufacturing energetic formulations.
- Undertake experiments using hazardous materials in a safe manner.
- Specify lab and pilot equipment in support of development experiments and lab, pilot, and full scale process development.
- Support BAE production departments with troubleshooting process and product problems.
- Maintain adequate records of work and present in a form suitable for management and legal reporting.
- Carry out propellant formulation and manufacture, including but not limited to, manufacture of extruded double base (EDB) solventless propellants.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in an engineering or science field required.
- At least 3 years of engineering/chemist experience in product design, energetics and/or composites.
- Ability to conduct computer modeling of rocket motors, gun systems, and/or complex mathematical problems.
- Ability to lead and mentor diverse teams in complex technical solutions, program execution and schedule and financial management.
- Understanding of System Level Engineering concepts and protocols.
- Technical writing and presentation skills are required.
- Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- 5 or more years of relevant experience in engineering.
- Experience in propellant / energetics formulating, pressing, manufacturing and/or ballistic results.
- Experience with computer aided design modeling to analyze structural design, thermal effects, stress and stimuli, vibration, fatigue, etc.
- Established defense industry knowledge and network.
- Experience with interpreting and adhering to government military specifications.
- Strong safety knowledge including hazard identification and knowledge of safety processes.
- Strong project management skills and experience.
- Knowledge of WBS and application.
- Ability to work well in team environment.
- Strong customer focus.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $86460 - $146982
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Additional Information
Who We Are
You're used to protecting what matters most.
Our team has the privilege and the responsibility of knowing that the work we do really matters. Our work is vital to the armed forces personnel and major corporations who rely on us to protect, equip and support them where it counts; to the security and prosperity of the nations we serve; to our skilled and talented people; to the local communities where we are based; and to the wider community who invest in, supply and engage with us. At BAE Systems, everyone can make a difference.
We believe that a diverse workforce inspires creativity and drives innovation. We respect and value the huge variety of skills, abilities and perspectives that our people bring to our business. We celebrate our differences and aim to recruit and develop talent from all backgrounds, championing the strength that a truly inclusive and collaborative workplace gives to our company culture and performance.
Enjoy a flexible environment that values your work-life balance and helps you perform at your best.
On the job training, leadership programs, collaboration with leading experts – excellence is built into your career development whether you are just starting out as an apprentice or are an experienced professional.
We’re united by trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in our field. It helps that we’re nice people too.
See your contribution, making real change as breakthrough technology and intelligence solutions reshape the landscape for our customers.
What We Offer
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