Chemical Materials Engineer

Overview

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. General Atomics Inertial Fusion Technology (IFT) division designs, manufactures and characterized first-of-a-kind precision components in support of the National Laboratories, fusion and science technologies.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Materials/Chemical Process Engineer to join our Energy – Inertial Fusion Technology Team, located in Torrey Pines, CA. Under general supervision and with regular review, this position supports the NIF (National Ignition Facility) Capsule Production (NCP) team in the fabrication, characterization, and delivery of precision capsules to US National Labs. This role assists the scientific/engineering staff in the development, production, and analysis of novel materials required for high energy density plasma physics experiments conducted by National Laboratory scientists on inertial confinement fusion research.

This is a high-visibility role that will interact with a variety of stakeholders across multidisciplinary domains (physics, materials science, chemical engineering, machine learning, and manufacturing).

• Represent the organization as a technical expert in Materials/Chemical Processes Engineering.
• Apply technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned Materials/Chemical Engineering problems.
• Perform functional testing and troubleshooting of equipment and systems in assigned area(s) by utilizing standard engineering and scientific principles.
• Obtain and analyze test data.
• Develop presentations, report findings, and implement solutions in Management Reviews.
• May provide directions to design and/or production staff.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to achieve programmatic goals.
• Develop and implement novel solutions for custom manufacturing processes.
• Write SOPs and implement monitoring for new and existing processes.
• Contribute to peer reviewed papers in recognized scientific journals.
• Ensure technical competency and contractual compliance with government and industry standards including ISO
  9001 & NAP
  401 Standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Work with hazardous laboratory processes and chemicals as needed (X-ray equipment, corrosive acids, beryllium, pressurized vessels, etc.).
• Observe all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company; work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Typically requires a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Chemical or Materials engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and three or more years of engineering experience with a bachelor's degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Prefer degrees in Physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar fields.
• Experience performing data analysis on large unstructured datasets.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas/results to internal and external customers.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams from a wide variety of scientific/technical backgrounds.
• Must have a general understanding of Materials and Process Engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Class Q clearance.
• Desirable
  
  Additional Qualifications:
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