AT Process Technologies (ATP) is a pioneering manufacturing company focused on the development and deployment of modular energetics production plants. Using breakthrough chemistry and automation that operates continuously and generates little to no waste, ATP is expanding energetics production to meet the munitions demands of the US and Allies safely, rapidly, and cost effectively.

Summary

We are seeking a chemical engineer to work on the piloting and scale-up of our energetics manufacturing . This role is at the center end of ATP's scaling plans: you will manage the critical process for detailed designs of our manufacturing facilities. Your task will be to design and execute experiments, complete engineering designs, and manage projects that de-risk scale up. This position is highly independent, hands-on, and involves hands-on pilot plant engineering work, simulation and design work, interfacing with external vendors and contractors, and managing our supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Design and execute critical pilot plant experiments generating reliable, actionable data for reaction and unit-operation design and scale-up.

Review and produce material and energy balances, block flow diagrams, P&ID drawing sets, for internal cost modeling and external equipment vendors

Interface with the mechanical engineering team to manage hardware design requirements for our pilot plant operations

Manage aspects of large-scale equipment procurement, raw material procurement, combining external negotiation with a knowledge of the technical and economic requirements

Lead HAZOP analyses with our process design and automation team to define safety SOPs and controls narratives

Required Qualifications

B.S., M.S., or PhD in Chemical Engineer, Process Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a similar field

5+ years of professional experience in chemical engineering from pilot to production scale

High proficiency with chemical engineering practices: reaction engineering, simulation, material and energy balances, drafting and reviewing P&IDs, experience with chemical plant procurement and construction

Basic analytical chemistry experience (NMR, HPLC, GC-MS, FTIR)

Strong problem-solving skill

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with continuous-flow manufacturing

Prior experience developing with nitration chemistries, including hazardous or toxic material handling.

Prior experience with hazardous operations and safety reviews

Additional Requirements

Ability to lift 50 lbs

U.S. Person and ability to obtain a security clearance

Ability to work on-site and travel as needed

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AT Process Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact careers@atp.us.

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