Formulation Chemist

What you’ll do:

• Use analytical techniques & instrumentation to characterize energetic material properties & demonstrate robustness of those materials.
• Plan & execute experiments, analyze test results & data, document results in lab notebook, determine next steps in energetic material development.
• Manage, implement, and upgrade test & build procedures
• Contribute to energetic material qualification and validation through use of Autoliv Product Development Systems.
• Interface with internal and external customers by providing and delivering professional technical presentations. 

What is required:

• Master with experience (+5 years) or PHD recently graduated in Organic Chemistry.
• Preferred with experience in developing energetic materials including testing, research, development, and industrialization.
• Hands on and practical exposure to energetic materials including fuels, oxidizers, ballistic additives, and other manufacturing aides.
• An understanding of analytical techniques used to characterize energetic materials is highly desirable. These techniques include DSC, TGA, TMA, XRD, FTIR, moisture adsorption, various types of calorimetry, Ion chromatography, gas chromatography, surface area, particle size distribution, porosity, ICP, and wet analytical techniques.
• A working knowledge of standard safety practices used when handling energetic materials and the willingness to use these practices on a daily basis is essential.
• Statistical Design of Experiments background desirable.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Power Point, SharePoint. 

What’s in it for you:

•Attractive compensation package

•Flexible Options (schedule, etc)

•Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.

•Gender Pay Equality 

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.