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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring Energetics Manufacturing Engineers (Associate and Engineer levels) to support manufacturing and operations in the Salt Lake City, UT area. These roles focus on designing and qualifying safe, compliant manufacturing processes for energetic, static-sensitive, corrosive, and chemical materials. This posting may allow telecommute/remote work depending on the role and business needs.

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What You’ll Do

• Design manufacturing processes for highly energetic, static-sensitive, corrosive, and chemical processes with an emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.
• Lay out equipment and tooling to ensure safe, efficient facility workflows.
• Implement qualification and change-management procedures to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Hazards Analysis and cross-functional engineering teams to design and set up processes.
• Integrate safety interlocks, standardization for material mixes, and remote processing where required to protect operators and product integrity.
• Define sequence-of-operations and quality-control procedures, including fabrication specs for tools and equipment.
• Support cross-functional investigation teams focused on root-cause analysis, process failure modes, and resolution of non-conformances.

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Minimum Qualifications

Associate Energetics Manufacturing Engineer:

• Completing or completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Major or concentration in a STEM field.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite).
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program access within a reasonable period of time, as required.

Energetics Manufacturing Engineer:

• Completing or completed a Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Major or concentration in a STEM field.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite).
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program access within a reasonable period of time, as required.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher (both levels preferred).
• Demonstrated understanding of Hazards Operation Standards (HOPs) and relevant DoD/ATF compliance (e.g., DOD4145.26 ATF).
• Experience or coursework in process qualification, change management, or hazards analysis.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.

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Compensation & Location

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

Location: Salt Lake City, UT (roles may be eligible for TELECOMMUTE / remote depending on assignment). Exact work location and remote eligibility will be determined by Confidential Client based on role requirements.

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What to Expect

• Work on high-impact manufacturing systems supporting space and defense missions.
• Structured early-career development and on-the-job training for entry-level candidates.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and standard employee benefits (health, life, disability, retirement savings, paid time off, etc.).
• Hiring will follow applicable laws and Confidential Client policies for positions requiring security clearances; U.S. citizenship is required where clearance is necessary.

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Legal & Compliance

Confidential Client and Careertakes recruit in compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Where a role requires a government security clearance, the job posting may request U.S. citizenship as a lawful job qualification.

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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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