Chemist, Chemical Engineer

EEOC

Chemist and Chemical Engineer performing professional engineering and scientific work involving chemical processes. Developing solutions to a variety of problems while working independently and guiding junior employees.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeIndian Head • Maryland, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $62,000 - $141,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform professional engineering and scientific work involving chemical processes utilized by industries and scientific technologies to produce products and systems.
Apply specific functional knowledge, including working and general industry knowledge.
Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
Work independently with some guidance.
Review or guide activities of more junior employees.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ years of experience in a chemical industry or government role
Experience in chemistry
Knowledge of energetic materials
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
3+ years of experience in an industry or government role (Nice If You Have)
Experience with material processing (Nice If You Have)
Experience in energetic formulations (Nice If You Have)
Knowledge of weapon systems (Nice If You Have)
Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry (Nice If You Have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
paid leave
professional development
tuition assistance
work-life programs
dependent care
recognition awards program

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Hard Skills & Tools

chemical processeschemistryenergetic materialsmaterial processingenergetic formulationsweapon systems

Soft Skills

independent workguidanceproblem-solving

Certifications

Secret clearance