Job Title: Physical / Polymer Chemist
Posted by: Aerospace Corporation on Mar 19, 2018
Location:
El Segundo , CAJob Description:
Requisition ID: 39444
All Locations: El Segundo, CA (California)
A trusted partner. A national resource. A leader in national security space. We are THE Aerospace Corporation. A team that takes pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in existence. With challenges spanning clandestine to commercial, you'll have the unique opportunity to work on projects that are literally evolving our nation's space and launch capabilities. We all share a common passion and aspiration - to serve a mission much bigger than ourselves. When you join our team, you'll be part of a rare collection of thought leaders and game-changing innovators. Are you ready to launch your career?
Responsibilities
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for a motivated physical/polymer chemist with expertise in high performance and new polymer materials: high temperature/strength, reinforced, and cross-linked systems. This position requires a detail-oriented person who can work closely with a team of chemists, material scientists, physicists and engineers in designing and testing materials and processes for a variety of polymeric, electronic, and energetic materials.
The position involves applying knowledge of chemistry to perform and evaluate chemical, physical and material testing in support of high performance polymeric materials. This includes performing complex calculations and chemical analyses along with assessments to support design, troubleshooting, and failure analysis of materials. The position requires the candidate to work in the lab to generate data on these materials as well as develop experiments that would simulate and explain the failure. The candidate will work with outside contractors and government personnel by serving as the point person in failure analysis of high performance polymeric materials.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Responsibilities include research on internally or externally funded programs and providing technical support to Department of Defense (DoD) and non-DoD customers. An ability to travel and participate in field operations is important, as are a willingness to learn and flexibility with respect to task assignment. The position requires the applicant to be self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with customers, management, and co-workers both orally and in writing are a requirement. The successful applicant will be expected to give technical presentations, publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, write internal reports, and prepare research and test proposals. The candidate will also need to manage multiple projects and must also explain highly technical information in a very easily understandable manner.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. in physical chemistry, physical organic chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer chemistry, polymer physics or related field with demonstrated experience in the following areas: polymeric materials with structure-property relationships, characterization, and comprehensive working knowledge of analytical instruments. 0-1 of industry related experience Strong interpersonal skills, ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical personnel via oral and written forms are essential. Must be able to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance.
Transcript Requirement
Transcripts are required for this position.
Additional Requisition Details
System Job Title : MEMBER-TECH STF
Clearance Requirement: Secret
Access: None
Polygraph: None
Relocation Available: [[relo]]
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Full Time
Company Statement
The Aerospace Corporation has provided independent technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services to national security space programs since 1960. We operate a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) for the United States Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office, and support all national security space programs. We also apply more than 50 years of experience with space systems to provide critical solutions to technologically complex systems in such areas as communications, shipping, law enforcement, and cyber, among others.
From our inception, our highly skilled technical staff has focused on ensuring the success of every mission and developing the most effective and economic space-related hardware and software in the world. Our greatest asset is the technical expertise of our people. Our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities are staffed by some of the leading scientists in the world.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.
You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster and the supplement , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .
All Locations: El Segundo, CA (California)
A trusted partner. A national resource. A leader in national security space. We are THE Aerospace Corporation. A team that takes pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in existence. With challenges spanning clandestine to commercial, you'll have the unique opportunity to work on projects that are literally evolving our nation's space and launch capabilities. We all share a common passion and aspiration - to serve a mission much bigger than ourselves. When you join our team, you'll be part of a rare collection of thought leaders and game-changing innovators. Are you ready to launch your career?
Responsibilities
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for a motivated physical/polymer chemist with expertise in high performance and new polymer materials: high temperature/strength, reinforced, and cross-linked systems. This position requires a detail-oriented person who can work closely with a team of chemists, material scientists, physicists and engineers in designing and testing materials and processes for a variety of polymeric, electronic, and energetic materials.
The position involves applying knowledge of chemistry to perform and evaluate chemical, physical and material testing in support of high performance polymeric materials. This includes performing complex calculations and chemical analyses along with assessments to support design, troubleshooting, and failure analysis of materials. The position requires the candidate to work in the lab to generate data on these materials as well as develop experiments that would simulate and explain the failure. The candidate will work with outside contractors and government personnel by serving as the point person in failure analysis of high performance polymeric materials.
KEY FUNCTIONS
Responsibilities include research on internally or externally funded programs and providing technical support to Department of Defense (DoD) and non-DoD customers. An ability to travel and participate in field operations is important, as are a willingness to learn and flexibility with respect to task assignment. The position requires the applicant to be self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with customers, management, and co-workers both orally and in writing are a requirement. The successful applicant will be expected to give technical presentations, publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals, write internal reports, and prepare research and test proposals. The candidate will also need to manage multiple projects and must also explain highly technical information in a very easily understandable manner.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. in physical chemistry, physical organic chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer chemistry, polymer physics or related field with demonstrated experience in the following areas: polymeric materials with structure-property relationships, characterization, and comprehensive working knowledge of analytical instruments. 0-1 of industry related experience Strong interpersonal skills, ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical personnel via oral and written forms are essential. Must be able to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance.
Transcript Requirement
Transcripts are required for this position.
Additional Requisition Details
System Job Title : MEMBER-TECH STF
Clearance Requirement: Secret
Access: None
Polygraph: None
Relocation Available: [[relo]]
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Full Time
Company Statement
The Aerospace Corporation has provided independent technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services to national security space programs since 1960. We operate a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) for the United States Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office, and support all national security space programs. We also apply more than 50 years of experience with space systems to provide critical solutions to technologically complex systems in such areas as communications, shipping, law enforcement, and cyber, among others.
From our inception, our highly skilled technical staff has focused on ensuring the success of every mission and developing the most effective and economic space-related hardware and software in the world. Our greatest asset is the technical expertise of our people. Our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities are staffed by some of the leading scientists in the world.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.
You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster and the supplement , as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement .
Pay Rate:
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About The Aerospace Corporation
A trusted partner. A national resource. A leader in national security space. We are THE Aerospace Corporation. A team that takes pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in existence. With challenges spanning clandestine to commercial, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work on projects that are literally evolving our nation's space and launch capabilities. We all share a common passion and aspiration – to serve a mission much bigger than ourselves. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a rare collection of thought leaders and game-changing innovators. Are you ready to launch your career? The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status. Visit our website to review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster and the supplement, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.
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