About this role
As part of Hexcel and ARC Technologies LLC, propel the future of flight, energy generation, transportation, and recreation through excellence in advanced material solutions that create a better world. Proudly support military through product offerings for civilians, veterans, transitioning members, reservists, or military spouses. Join a global community of peers dedicated to creating quality parts and materials with integrity, accountability, and a willingness to explore new ideas.
Hexcel seeks an R&D Polymer Chemist for the Amesbury, MA location to participate as the materials expert in developing next generation RF absorbers. Specify appropriate polymer systems to meet customers’ desired material properties and modify existing systems to improve heat resistance, UV resistance, chemical resistance, and more. Produce proof-of-concept and lab-scale samples for testing while characterizing composition, molecular weight, and mechanical properties.
Assist in transitioning developmental materials to production by specifying or modifying equipment and developing production-scale processes. Specify and source raw materials for synthesizing in-house polymer systems. Work within a committed team environment that empowers success and inclusion.
Gain opportunities through robust benefits like educational assistance, profit sharing, and quarterly bonuses. Contribute to a global leader in advanced composites technology, carbon fiber, and honeycomb manufacturing for commercial aerospace. Position supports ongoing innovation in thermoset polymer chemistries for demanding applications.
Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD in Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or other equivalent technical degree
- 5+ years of polymer modification and development experience OR a PhD degree in lieu of experience
- Extensive understanding of thermoset polymer chemistry, particularly urethane, silicone, and epoxy chemistries
- Experience with various production techniques, including spraying, casting, molding and pressing
- Experience with fluorinated elastomer systems preferred
- Experience with RF absorbing or conductive polymer systems preferred
- Capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense security clearance
- Restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. federal government contracts
Responsibilities
- Participate as the materials expert in the development of next generation RF absorbers
- Specify appropriate polymer systems to meet customers’ desired material properties
- Modify existing polymer systems to improve specific properties like heat resistance, UV resistance, chemical resistance
- Produce proof-of-concept and lab-scale samples for testing and evaluation
- Characterize composition, molecular weight and mechanical properties of developmental materials
- Assist in transition to production, including specifying or modifying equipment and developing production-scale processes
- Specify and source raw materials for synthesizing in-house polymer systems
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Robust paid time off
- Hexcel 401k with company matching contribution
- Employee stock purchase program
- Quarterly bonus potential
- Profit Sharing Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Educational Assistance Program
- Prepaid group legal plan
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