We have multiple openings for a Ramrod Chemist to provide technical support conducting dynamic experimental shots with high explosives in the High Explosives Applications Facility (HEAF). You will contribute to the fulfillment of technical projects and organizational objectives by interacting with external funding agents/Sponsors and/or internal Principal Investigators by scheduling experimental shots; being responsible for designing, developing, and building those shots; providing the final permission to fire to HEAF Operations staff; and preparing a package of post-shot materials (including experiment design and data) with pertinent data analysis and interpretation. This position is in the Energetic Materials group of the Materials Science Division.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

In this role you will

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee the fabrication, purchasing (including special equipment and high explosive parts), hardware assembly, and diagnostic placement for experiments at HEAF.
• Participate in shot scheduling, coordinate mechanical and electronic engineering personnel to build experimental hardware, implement diagnostic methods, and assemble targets composed of energetic materials for testing in enclosed firing tanks at HEAF.
• Maintain accurate and detailed technical records of experimental design and data to ensure results are properly annotated and organized for reports.
• Collaborate with other scientists in the implementation of safety guidelines for experimental operations by applying technical knowledge and skills in a variety of safety disciplines and ensuring design reviews are conducted on novel experiments in compliance with the HEAF Facility Safety Document.
• Provide data collection and analysis for experimental shot and post-shot data, where errors may cause delays in schedule.
• Interact with internal customers, working under general direction to design and implement solutions for well-defined experimental designs of limited complexity.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Additional job responsibilities, at the SES.2

• Utilize independent judgment to prioritize and schedule moderately complex to complex experiments with long lead-times, and deconflict scope, which may involve parallel tasks with well-defined priorities.
• Represent the organization by providing input on technical issues and at external meetings and/or conferences.
• Provide guidance and/or informal mentoring to less-experienced personnel.