• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; eighteen or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, sixteen or more years of experience with a masters degree, or thirteen or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education • Demonstrated experience owning a chemical or metallurgical process from laboratory or pilot scale through commissioning and sustained production operation, including responsibility for scale-up basis and process performance guarantees. • Direct hands-on experience with one or more of the following is required: hydride or metal hydride production; molten salt or aqueous electrolysis and electrowinning; crystallization and drying operations; reactive alkali metal handling; or inert atmosphere and glovebox processing. • Working knowledge of analytical chemistry for process control and product acceptance, including titration, gravimetric analysis, combustion analysis (LECO), ICP-MS, TIMS, and FTIR/DRIFT/ATR spectroscopy; able to define measurement requirements and challenge analytical results. • Experience developing process safety documentation for hazardous chemical or nuclear operations, including process hazard analysis, hazard categorization, and safety basis or documented safety analysis. • Experience with quality systems and configuration control in a regulated production environment (NQA-1, ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent); familiarity with nuclear material control and accountability requirements is highly desirable. • Experience directing engineering, analytical, or construction subcontractors, including statement of work development, technical evaluation of proposals, and surveillance of subcontractor technical performance. • Prior experience supporting DOE, NNSA, or Department of Defense programs, including interface with national laboratories and government production sites, is strongly preferred. • Demonstrated project technical leadership, including the ability to organize, plan, schedule, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines and milestones. • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment. • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals. • Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems. • Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment, and to work in a lead capacity across multiple programs, projects, and initiatives. • Able to work extended hours and travel as required. • A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering journals, and invitation to present one or more original works at an engineering symposium are desirable. • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance with access to Secret Restricted Data is required.