About this role
Hexcel Corporation seeks an R&D Polymer Chemist for ARC Technologies LLC in Amesbury, MA. The role advances flight, energy, transportation, and recreation through excellence in RF absorbers and advanced material solutions. We proudly support military personnel, veterans, and families with inclusive opportunities.
As materials expert, specify polymer systems to meet customer properties and modify them for heat, UV, and chemical resistance. Produce proof-of-concept samples, characterize composition, molecular weight, and mechanical properties. Assist in scaling to production by specifying equipment and processes.
Join a global community of peers dedicated to quality parts with integrity, accountability, and innovative ideas. ARC Technologies empowers those eager to succeed in thermoset polymer chemistry. Contribute to a leader in advanced composites and carbon fiber for aerospace.
Transition developmental materials to production while sourcing raw materials for in-house synthesis. Gain exposure to urethane, silicone, epoxy, and preferred fluorinated systems. Benefit from robust insurance, PTO, 401k matching, bonuses, and educational assistance.
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 is preferred
- Experience with RF absorbing or conductive polymer systems is 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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