Chemical Engineer jobs in Alexandria, VA

Salary Range: $80,000-$120,000 USD per year

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is seeking to fill the following full-time permanent position. Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal-opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers.

Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurances, free basic life/ADD, and long-term and short-term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and paid time off.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering Services Division, working as a team member at our government client site involved in research and development of polymer products for Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, West Bethesda. Duties include, but not limited to:

• Research and development of polymer products for naval use
• Identify means of quantifying polymer aging effects
• Study adhesive performance for developmental polymer formulation
• Manage laboratory equipment and qualify new mixing equipment
• Design and manufacture molds to produce prototype
• Produce technical documents and reports

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical or Material Engineering
• Experiences with polymer processing is a plus
• 2 – 5 years of DoD laboratories or industrial experiences are desired

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge in polymer products and characteristics
• Familiar with industrial safety requirements
• Aptitude and desire for hands on work
• Good leadership and organizational skill
• Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance or favorable adjudication of a national security background investigation. Current successful background investigation completion is a plus