Job Description
What’s it like working for a company that delivers life-saving products and services to our nation’s military? Humbling. As part of our ordnance systems team, you will be on the forefront of energetics technology and working alongside some of the best industry's top talent. We are currently hiring for an experienced Process Chemical Engineer that can see the big picture to manage process improvement projects, work with the production team to troubleshoot and optimize production.
Here, we value our workforce, and their well-being. We prioritize safety, work life balance, and offer competitive benefits. Whether it's a flexible work schedule or career development opportunities, you'll find it with us. Make a difference doing work you can be proud of, challenged, and part of a team that shares a passion of helping to protect our nation.

As a Sr. Chemical Process Engineer, you will:

• Develop new and redline existing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams and Interlock Narratives
• Facilitate and lead improvement projects, maintenance projects, and troubleshooting and startup efforts
• Lead and support Process Hazard Analyses for new and existing processes
• Troubleshoot process, instrumentation and equipment problems to support manufacturing
• Develop Process Flow Diagrams and Heat and Material Balances
• Lead various calculations for process design (i.e. relief, pump sizing, and heat transfer)
• Develop cost estimates for new and existing products and / or develop scope of work for capital projects.
• Provide field support for startup commissioning activities
• Provide field support for I/O, interlock checkout, and preventive maintenance shutdowns
• Write, maintain, and update necessary procedures and assist with training operators when needed

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
• 4 years relevant experience
• Process Flow Diagram development
• Heat and Material Balance development
• Experience in Process Chemical Design
• Piping and Instrumentation Diagram development (P&ID)
• Hazard Analysis experience - HAZOP, PHA, FMEA, etc.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Professional Engineering License (PE) in Tennessee
• Previous Experience with Control Systems, specifically Siemens PCS7
• Experience on major ($1M ) Capital Projects
• Software experience with ChemCAD, AFT Fathom, AFT Arrow, & Autodesk Suite

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75510 - $128340
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.