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OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!Job Summary\nWe are now seeking a Senior Chemical (Propellant) Engineer to join our growing Solid Rocket Motor team in Camden, AR. The Sr. Chemical Engineer will be responsible for following samples through cure and testing and interfacing with our chemist, as well as the customer chemist/ formulators. The Sr. Chemical Engineer will also perform engineering work related to the operation of chemical plant equipment and processes | Maintains and operates chemical production equipment such as condensers, absorption and evaporation towers, columns and stills | Coordinates maintenance and operation of chemical production equipment such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, oxidation, hydrogenation and polymerization | Solid Rocket Motor propellant experience is required.Impact of the Role\nGeneral Profile\nRequires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines \nSolves complex problems \nWorks independently, receives minimal guidance\nMay lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives \nActs as a resource for colleagues with less experience\nConsistent exercise of discretion & judgment\nEssential Functions\nDesigns process flows and equipment layout for new or revised chemical process operations including: Designing equipment and processes that change the chemical properties of materials and ingredients (e.g., heating/cooling, oxidation, fermentation, hydrogenation, polymerization, etc.). \nPlanning sequence of operations and specifying procedures for preparing materials and operating equipment. \nDetermining process design by balancing process cost, yield, worker safety/comfort, and material waste considerations. \nConducting tests throughout all stages of processing to determine control over applicable variables (e.g., temperature, pressure, density, viscosity, etc.) and troubleshoot/solve process problems. \nMay influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices. \nRequired Qualifications\nRequired education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience\nDiscipline/Major: Engineering degree required\n Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)\nPreferred Qualifications\nPreferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree\n Knowledge, skills & abilities: Chemical engineering. Manufacturing process engineering. Product development. Prototyping. Research and development. Industry standards. Scientific testing. Oral and written communication. Critical thinking. Analytical thinking.\nPhysical Requirements\nRequires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.\nMust be able to lift up to 45 pounds.\nMay need to stand for long periods of time.\nWork primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.\nThis position is Safety-Sensitive.\nTravel Requirements\nUp to 25% travel likely._____________________________\nThe above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. 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