Sr. Principal Chemical Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Sr. Principal Engineer to support a Solid Rocket Motor manufacturer. The Senior Principal Chemical Engineers role encompasses a broad range of engineering tasks associated with the management of chemical plant operations and systems. The ideal candidate will apply a comprehensive understanding of advanced propulsion principles, theories, and concepts, along with practical knowledge in interconnected disciplines such as thermal dynamics, structural integrity, and ballistics analysis. The position demands extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with energetic substances, solid propellants, and associated materials and products. The candidate should possess significant expertise in physics-based modeling of relevant technologies, including but not limited to polymer mechanics, the impact of environmental factors on material degradation and aging, combustion processes, detonation phenomena, particle packing dynamics, and rheology.

Other responsibilities include:

• Lead research and development initiatives that explore chemical reactions and material properties with the aim of pioneering new products or enhancing existing ones.
• Design and conduct experiments, construct prototypes and models to support the advancement of superior chemicals, materials, products, and manufacturing methodologies.
• Gather, evaluate, and interpret test data.
• Communicate research findings to inform cost estimations, set performance benchmarks, propose solutions, and support decision-making processes.
• Uphold laboratory and plant safety protocols related to the storage, handling, transportation, and disposal of chemicals.

Adhere to all pertinent safety and environmental standards and regulations.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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