Fuels Research Chemical Engineer or Chemist

Job Overview

The AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate seeks to hire a research Chemical Engineer or Chemist for a mid-level position (DR-II, a GS12/13 equivalent) in the Turbine Division (RQT), Fuels and Energy Branch (RQTF) at Wright-Patterson AFB, in Dayton, Ohio.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts research, and related technical, support, and management activities in the area of aviation fuels with direction from supervisors, team’s scientists/engineers, and organizational/program leaders.
• Performs research and development activities in aviation fuels  which may include: analysis of fuels from conventional and synthetic sources (chemical and biological);  studies of fuel chemistry and kinetics in the bulk fluid and on surfaces (catalytic and inert); interactions of fuels with advanced systems (aircraft/vehicle); behavior of fuels throughout relevant military operational regimes; diagnostics; and development of fuel performance modeling and design codes.
• Identifies and executes solutions for a wide variety of programmatic and technical challenges of interest to future and current United States Air Force technologies using judgement and originality.
• Conducts research support activities including but not limited to business processes, logistics, security, and/or safety activities.
• Works collaboratively within multi-functional teams, both internal and external to the organization, technical, business, and managerial, to plan, solve, execute, and communicate/document (Oral, visual and written)
• Pivots and capitalizes on technical knowledge when changes occur in technology demand signals from organizations leaders.
• The initial predicted research area focus is on fuel development of design code, model, and performance prediction tools. Conducts required testing for model development and validation to support future fuel’s capabilities and related technologies.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Experience, at least a bachelor’s degree with 6+ years applicable experience, master’s degree with 3+ years applicable experience, or a Ph.D. to meet the DR-II/GS-12 entry level
• Education, Chemist (1320): Degree in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics or Chemical Engineer 0893:  Professional science or engineering (S&E) degree from an ABET accredited academic institution in chemical engineering
• Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• This is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) certification in the Engineering & Technical Management stall. Applicants must list all completed APDP certifications on a resume (if applicable). The selected will have 5 years to meet the APDP certification requirements for the position.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to pivot between research/technology areas and/or focuses.
• Demonstrated abilities in or management of the development of design codes, models, or digital engineering tools.
• Demonstrated expertise with laboratory chemical analysis or similar skills.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communications skills in the communication of highly technical information concisely to various technical, managerial, and executive decision-making audiences.
• Demonstrated oral and written communications skills in the communication of technical information to diverse types of audiences (non-technical and technical).
• Experience in collaborative development and writing project technical reports, presentation, or peer-review articles.
• Proficient in chemical laboratory skills.
• Experience working as part of a multifunctional team or Integrated Product Team, in person, virtual, and hybrid environments.
• The ability to work in multi-faceted teams (technical, business, and managerial) to achieve complicated goals in in-person, virtual, and hybrid environments.
• Experience working with fuels and related technologies.
• Direct or relevant experience in DoD Science and Technology Management.
• Familiarity with business processes, logistics, security, or safety activities.
• Professional Military Education

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