Chemical Engineer
Brook Park, OH · On-site
HX5, in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center, is seeking a Chemical Engineer to support NASA's Electrical Engineering department to augment the Power and Energy Storage ...
Chemical Engineer
Brook Park, OH · On-site
HX5, in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center, is seeking a Chemical Engineer to support NASA's Electrical Engineering department to augment the Power and Energy Storage ...
Chemical Engineer
Brook Park, OH · On-site
HX5, in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center, is seeking a Chemical Engineer to support NASA's Electrical Engineering department to augment the Power and Energy Storage ...
Chemical Engineer
Brook Park, OH · On-site
HX5, in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center, is seeking a Chemical Engineer to support NASA's Electrical Engineering department to augment the Power and Energy Storage ...
A strong contract candidate is a hands-on Chemical Engineer with 3 years of chemical manufacturing or process engineering experience, strong process safety fundamentals, and practical familiarity ...
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A strong contract candidate is a hands-on Chemical Engineer with 3 years of chemical manufacturing or process engineering experience, strong process safety fundamentals, and practical familiarity ...
Contract Job Title: Chemical Engineer II Location: Hemlock, MI Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Hemlock, MI Pay Rate: Based on experience Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Education:
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Contract Job Title: Chemical Engineer II Location: Hemlock, MI Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Hemlock, MI Pay Rate: Based on experience Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Education:
Chemical Engineer
Waterloo, NE · On-site
... contracts, and strategic improvement plans. * Specify new fixtures, tooling, equipment, and method ... Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering field. (Chemical Engineer preferred)
Chemical Engineer
Waterloo, NE · On-site
... contracts, and strategic improvement plans. * Specify new fixtures, tooling, equipment, and method ... Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering field. (Chemical Engineer preferred)
Chemical Engineer II
Hemlock, MI · On-site
A strong contract candidate is a hands-on Chemical Engineer with 3+ years of chemical manufacturing or process engineering experience, strong process safety fundamentals, and practical familiarity ...
Chemical Engineer II
Hemlock, MI · On-site
A strong contract candidate is a hands-on Chemical Engineer with 3+ years of chemical manufacturing or process engineering experience, strong process safety fundamentals, and practical familiarity ...
Contract Job Title: Chemical Engineer II Location: Hemlock, MI Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Hemlock, MI Pay Rate: Based on experience Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Education:
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Contract Job Title: Chemical Engineer II Location: Hemlock, MI Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Hemlock, MI Pay Rate: Based on experience Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Education:
... contracts, and strategic improvement plans. * Specify new fixtures, tooling, equipment, and method ... Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering field. (Chemical Engineer preferred)
... contracts, and strategic improvement plans. * Specify new fixtures, tooling, equipment, and method ... Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering field. (Chemical Engineer preferred)
Chemical Engineer
Natick, MA · On-site
Other duties may be assigned to support client and contract deliverables. Job Duties and ... Must possess a PhD in Chemical Engineering * Minimum of 9 years of experience with cellulose fibers
Chemical Engineer
Natick, MA · On-site
Other duties may be assigned to support client and contract deliverables. Job Duties and ... Must possess a PhD in Chemical Engineering * Minimum of 9 years of experience with cellulose fibers
Other duties may be assigned to support client and contract deliverables. Job Duties and ... Must possess a PhD in Chemical Engineering * Minimum of 9 years of experience with cellulose fibers
Other duties may be assigned to support client and contract deliverables. Job Duties and ... Must possess a PhD in Chemical Engineering * Minimum of 9 years of experience with cellulose fibers
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Chemical Engineer II
Hemlock, MI · On-site
$42/hr
A strong contract candidate is a hands-on Chemical Engineer with 3+ years of chemical manufacturing or process engineering experience, strong process safety fundamentals, and practical familiarity ...
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Chemical Engineer II
Hemlock, MI · On-site
$42/hr
A strong contract candidate is a hands-on Chemical Engineer with 3+ years of chemical manufacturing or process engineering experience, strong process safety fundamentals, and practical familiarity ...
Contract Job Title: Chemical Engineer II Location: Hemlock, MI Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Hemlock, MI Pay Rate: Based on experience Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Education:
Contract Job Title: Chemical Engineer II Location: Hemlock, MI Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Hemlock, MI Pay Rate: Based on experience Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Education:
Chemical Engineer II
Hemlock, MI · On-site
Contract Job Title: Chemical Engineer II Location: Hemlock, MI Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Hemlock, MI Pay Rate: Based on experience Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Education:
Chemical Engineer II
Hemlock, MI · On-site
Contract Job Title: Chemical Engineer II Location: Hemlock, MI Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Hemlock, MI Pay Rate: Based on experience Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm Education:
AIC - Chemical Engineer
Canonsburg, PA · On-site
The Chemical Engineer will perform the duties described in the below and will be considered an ... Complete post-contract engineering activities as needed. Skill Requirements: * Ability to think ...
AIC - Chemical Engineer
Canonsburg, PA · On-site
The Chemical Engineer will perform the duties described in the below and will be considered an ... Complete post-contract engineering activities as needed. Skill Requirements: * Ability to think ...
The Chemical Engineer will perform the duties described in the below and will be considered an ... Complete post-contract engineering activities as needed. Skill Requirements: * Ability to think ...
The Chemical Engineer will perform the duties described in the below and will be considered an ... Complete post-contract engineering activities as needed. Skill Requirements: * Ability to think ...
Assistant Chemical Engineer
Lemont, IL · On-site
$78K - $122K/yr
S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract. * A formal education in materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field at the B.S. degree level with ...
Assistant Chemical Engineer
Lemont, IL · On-site
$78K - $122K/yr
S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract. * A formal education in materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field at the B.S. degree level with ...
The Chemical Engineer will perform the duties described in the below and will be considered an ... Complete post-contract engineering activities as needed. Skill Requirements: * Ability to think ...
The Chemical Engineer will perform the duties described in the below and will be considered an ... Complete post-contract engineering activities as needed. Skill Requirements: * Ability to think ...
Assistant Chemical Engineer
Lemont, IL · On-site
$78K - $122K/yr
S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract. * A formal education in materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field at the B.S. degree level with ...
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Assistant Chemical Engineer
Lemont, IL · On-site
$78K - $122K/yr
S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract. * A formal education in materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field at the B.S. degree level with ...
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Process Chemical Engineer
$85K - $90K/yr
Process Chemical Engineer Duties: · Responsible for providing process optimization and engineering ... Schedule and supervise mill and contract employees as required. · Conducts data analysis projects ...
Process Chemical Engineer
$85K - $90K/yr
Process Chemical Engineer Duties: · Responsible for providing process optimization and engineering ... Schedule and supervise mill and contract employees as required. · Conducts data analysis projects ...
Process Chemical Engineer Duties: · Responsible for providing process optimization and engineering ... Schedule and supervise mill and contract employees as required. · Conducts data analysis projects ...
Process Chemical Engineer Duties: · Responsible for providing process optimization and engineering ... Schedule and supervise mill and contract employees as required. · Conducts data analysis projects ...
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Chemical Engineer
Other Engineer III
NASA Glenn Research Center
Brook Park, Ohio
HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.
HX5, in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center, is seeking a Chemical Engineer to support NASA's Electrical Engineering department to augment the Power and Energy Storage Technologies for Mars team. The candidate will be responsible for developing fundamental equations for chemical reactions and energy balance in solid oxide fuel cell stacks to be used by a engineer when developing a stack level MATLAB model of a solid oxide fuel cell for use in a Martian environment.
Required Skills:
Other Desired Skills:
Education and Experience:
Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
Other Position Requirements:
HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:
HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.
Other Engineer III
NASA Glenn Research Center
Brook Park, Ohio
HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.
HX5, in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center, is seeking a Chemical Engineer to support NASA's Electrical Engineering department to augment the Power and Energy Storage Technologies for Mars team. The candidate will be responsible for developing fundamental equations for chemical reactions and energy balance in solid oxide fuel cell stacks to be used by a engineer when developing a stack level MATLAB model of a solid oxide fuel cell for use in a Martian environment.
Required Skills:
- Background in static and dynamic chemical or solid oxide fuel cell stack design.
- The ability to develop fundamental equations for chemical reactions and energy balance in solid oxide fuel cell stack designs.
- Experience with solid oxide fuel cell stacks utilizing O2, H2, CO, CO2, and CH4. Strong technical writing skills.
Other Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with fuel cell and/or electrolysis hardware at both the stack and system levels preferred.
- Experience with Solid Oxide based systems are preferred, other electrochemical chemistries are acceptable (e.g. alkaline (KOH or NaOH), Direct Methanol, Molten Carbonate, Phosphoric Acid, or PEM chemistry).
Education and Experience:
Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with zero (0) to four (4) years of experience,
- Master's degree and four (4) to eight (8) years of experience.
- Bachelor's degree and eight (8) to fourteen (14) years of experience
- Must have an engineering degree from an ABET accredited program
Other Position Requirements:
- Must be a US Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the position.
HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pet Insurance
HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.
About HX5
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Industry
Business management consulting
Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Fort Walton Beach, FL, US
Year founded
2004