Chemical Materials & Technology Engineer

Chemical Materials & Technology Engineer

Hagerstown, Maryland

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Summary

We are seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and data-driven Chemical Materials & Technology Engineer to join our research and development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in analytical chemistry, laboratory sciences, and electrochemical methods, along with hands-on experience in product development, quality control, and manufacturing support.

This individual will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and bring a passion for problem-solving, experimental design, and continuous improvement. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative product development while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, GLP, and CGMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation including ICP-OES, FTIR, TGA, and related analytical equipment
• Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods to support product testing and quality assurance
• Design and execute experiments using spectroscopy, chromatography (GC/HPLC), and wet chemistry techniques
• Analyze and interpret complex data sets to support research, product development, and manufacturing processes
• Manage and maintain laboratory data in LIMS systems, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance
• Perform routine and non-routine quality control testing to ensure products meet regulatory and internal specifications
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, materials, and product development teams to troubleshoot and improve processes
• Support product development initiatives by providing technical insight, experimental results, and recommendations
• Ensure all laboratory activities comply with GLP, CGMP, ISO 9001, and safety standards
• Document experimental procedures, methodologies, and findings through clear and detailed technical reports
• Stay current with advancements in analytical chemistry techniques and technologies
• Present findings, conclusions, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline
• Proven experience in analytical chemistry, laboratory testing, or quality control within a manufacturing or R&D environment
• Strong working knowledge of analytical instrumentation and techniques, including spectroscopy and chromatography
• Experience with wet chemistry methods and electrochemical analysis
• Familiarity with GLP, CGMP, ISO 9001 standards, and laboratory safety practices
• Hands-on experience with LIMS or other laboratory data management systems
• Solid understanding of scientific research methodologies and product development processes
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation and presentations

Salary Range: 75,000 to 80,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.