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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring Energetics Manufacturing Engineers (Associate and Engineer levels) to join their Manufacturing & Operations team in Utah. This role focuses on designing safe, compliant manufacturing processes for highly energetic, static-sensitive, corrosive, and chemical processes used in space and defense systems. Positions may be based in Promontory, Clearfield, Magna, or Salt Lake City; the authoritative location for this posting is Magna, UT.

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What You’ll Do

• Design manufacturing processes for energetic and chemically sensitive materials, incorporating safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Lay out machines, tooling and work cells to create efficient and safe manufacturing environments
• Implement qualification and change-management procedures to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements
• Partner with Hazards Analysis and cross-functional engineering teams to design safe process flows
• Build safety interlocks, standardization controls for mixes, and remote process elements where needed to protect operators and processes
• Create sequence-of-operations, quality control steps, and tooling/fabrication procedures that preserve product performance
• Support cross-functional investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action to address failures and non-conformances

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Qualifications

Associate Energetics Manufacturing Engineer (Entry-level)

• Completing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Major in a STEM discipline (engineering, applied science, materials, chemistry, etc.)
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain U.S. Government security clearance
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program eligibility within a reasonable timeframe
• Strong attention to safety, detail and process documentation

Energetics Manufacturing Engineer (Mid-level)

• Completing or recently completed a Master’s degree from an accredited institution (or equivalent experience)
• Major in a STEM discipline
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain U.S. Government security clearance
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program eligibility within a reasonable timeframe
• Demonstrated ability to design manufacturing processes that meet safety and regulatory standards

Preferred (both levels)

• Cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Experience or coursework in process safety, chemical handling, electrostatic-sensitive devices, or explosives/energetics processing is a plus

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Salary & Benefits

• Associate Energetics Manufacturing Engineer: $65,800 to $98,800 per year
• Energetics Manufacturing Engineer: $79,300 to $118,900 per year

The ranges above represent the typical base-pay ranges for these levels; final offers will consider experience, education, and market factors. Depending on role, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differentials, discretionary/annual bonuses, and other compensation programs. Benefits include health insurance, life/disability coverage, retirement/savings plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.

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Location, Clearance & Work Type

• Authoritative posting location: Magna, UT (positions may operate across multiple Utah sites including Promontory, Clearfield, and Salt Lake City)
• Job type: Full-time; position supports telecommute arrangements as defined by the client (applicant location requirement: USA)
• Clearance: U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance and access to Special Access Programs as needed

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Key Keywords (for applicants)

• Energetics Manufacturing Engineer
• Associate Energetics Manufacturing Engineer
• Manufacturing process design
• Hazards Operation Standard (HOPs) / DOD4145.26
• Process safety for energetic materials
• STEM manufacturing roles — Utah

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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