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Chemical Engineer

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a dynamic individual who will be part of the Coolant Technology Development unit. The successful candidate for this position will be able to design experiments, sponsor chemistry and corrosion testing, perform analysis of data and material characterization, write detailed technical reports for the development of performance models, and develop and use performance models for assessments. Significant team work and collaboration with other organizations, both internal and external sub-contractors, will be involved throughout projects to continuously improve performance evaluations. The individual will support work that provides direct benefit to the US Naval Fleet.

REQUIRED SKILLS *

Intermediate:
  • BS degree in chemical/material engineering or Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of relevant experience; or
  • MS degree in chemical/material engineering or Master's degree in chemistry or related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of one year of relevant experience

Advanced:
  • BS degree in chemical/material engineering or Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of four years of relevant experience; or
  • MS degree in chemical/material engineering or Master's degree in chemistry or related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of relevant experience; or
  • PhD degree in chemical/material engineering or PhD degree in chemistry or related field from an accredited college or university 

PREFERRED SKILLS

Demonstrated:
  • Experience with Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program water chemistry;
  • Experience with ASPEN or related programs;
  • Experience with water purification media and technologies;
  • Experience with corrosion testing;
  • Experience with designing experiments and explaining results;
  • Experience with interpreting material characterization results;
  • Ability to develop models to predict corrosion or related phenomena;
  • Project management;
  • Teaming and collaboration with good oral and written communication