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ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Chemical Engineering

Who We Are:

We are a growing mutli-disciplinary team of motivated engineers and scientists dedicated to solving our clients' technical challenges.

Objectives of this Role:

  • Test and optimize novel chemical development processes supporting mission-critical programs while protecting sensitive technical information.
  • Execute pilot-scale development activities, translating scientific concepts into safe, repeatable, and efficient processes.
  • Modify processes to control outputs and meet performance, quality and performance specifications.
  • Apply sound engineering judgment to solve complex technical challenges and evaluate alternatives.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance projects from early research through multiple levels of technology readiness.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

  • Plan and perform laboratory experiments, process trials, and proof-of-concept activities.
  • Operate and troubleshoot pilot to full-scale equipment; collect, analyze, and interpret data to evaluate process and material performance.
  • Support process design, scale-up, testing, and development of practical operating procedures.
  • Prepare technical reports, presentations, laboratory records, risk assessments, and other documentation needed for program reviews and decision-making.
  • Coordinate with various project teams to resolve issues, communicate progress, and meet technical and schedule objectives.

Requirements:

  • Requires a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Process Engineering or related engineering degree field.
  • 0-5 years: Relevant industrial, laboratory, or process-development experience preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with laboratory chemistry, chemical processing, materials characterization, process development, scale-up, or experimental testing in an academic, industrial, or government environment.
  • Interest and experience in energetic, pyrophoric, hypergolic, deep etutectic, and/or nuclear chemical processes a plus.
  • Strong technical writing, problem-solving, teamwork, and organization skills.
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

For more information about this division, visit the Applied Power home page.

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An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

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ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Chemical Engineering

Southwest Research Institute
San Antonio, TX
Full Time

Published on 11/14/2026

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