Biological Systems Engineering Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Intreped Partners and its wholly owned subsidiary, Global Systems Engineering LLC (GSE), are a HUBZone small business supporting federal, state, and military partners across the defense, energy, and environmental sectors. We partner with our clients to tackle complex, high-impact challenges that directly support national security and mission success.

At GSE, integrity, trust, and collaboration aren’t just values—they’re how we work. Our team is made up of professionals who are passionate about solving real-world problems and committed to making a meaningful difference.

GSE is currently seeking a Junior Chemical Engineer to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Technical Reachback team in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. This position entails providing analysis and advise on chemical and biological weapons and threats to DTRA reachback customers. Customers include military teams, emergency responders, and interagency partners in the Department of Defense (DoD), Combatant Commands, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and others.

To be qualified, the candidate MUST be a U.S. citizen and be eligible to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. An active security clearance at the time of application is not required.

This position requires expertise in chemical weapons and hazardous materials properties, adverse impacts, and response/recovery operations as well as chemical and biological threat dissemination methods and risk assessment. This position is on site at Fort Belvoir, VA and requires shift work; shifts can vary and expand over multiple days at a time.

Tasks assigned to this position include:

· Conduct risk assessments of chemical threats to military teams and civilian emergency responders and advise on actions

· Respond to Requests for Information (RFI) from DoD military and civilian personnel

· Provide professional opinions and advice on risk mitigation of chemical attacks and incidents

· Collaborate with other professional staff to perform duties effectively

· Provide training to DoD military and civilian personnel

· Conduct research and development projects in collaboration with other DTRA Departments

Qualifications:

· MS in Chemical Engineering

· 1-3 years of related experience

· Eligible for Top Secret clearance with SCI access (current Top Secret clearance preferred)

· Knowledge of DoD and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) operations and research applications

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Experience with Microsoft 365 suite of products

Our in-house Talent Acquisition Team manages all employment opportunities at GSE.  Agencies and independent recruiters must be approved as a vendor by GSE’s Talent Acquisition team before submitting candidates to any GSE employee.  

We do not accept unsolicited resumes or biographies from agencies under any circumstances. Any unsolicited resumes sent to GSE, including those sent to a GSE email address or directly to GSE employees, will be considered GSE property. GSE will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. GSE will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.  

Please do not contact GSE employees directly. Compliance with this request will impact our decision to work with you.  

Global Systems Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.  We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. 

Global Systems Engineering LLC will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. 

Global Systems Engineering LLC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. 

Global Systems Engineering LLC participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. 

Global Systems Engineering LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.  Global Systems Engineering LLC is a drug-free workplace. 

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