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Chemical Process Engineer

BAE Systems

Kingsport, TNFull-time$97–164K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$97–164K/yr
Location
Kingsport, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

BAE Systems is hiring a Chemical Process Engineer to support production of energetic materials for government and commercial customers. The role focuses on developing and improving processes, process controls, troubleshooting, regulatory compliance, and safety and quality initiatives. The ideal candidate has chemical manufacturing experience and an interest in process controls and hands-on engineering problem solving.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Chemical Process Principles, requiredMass and Energy Balances, requiredThermodynamics, requiredKinetics, requiredP&ID Interpretation, requiredProcess Flow Diagram Interpretation, requiredProcess Improvement, requiredProblem-Solving, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredChemical Manufacturing, nice to haveEnergetics Manufacturing, nice to haveProcess Troubleshooting, nice to haveManagement of Change, nice to haveProcess Hazard Analysis, nice to haveStrong Acids and Bases, nice to haveChemical Reactions, nice to haveRecrystallization, nice to haveMiniTab, nice to haveBluebeam, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Related Field, required6 Years Experience, required3+ Years Production Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

Join a team that keeps us protected and mission-ready. BAE Systems, one of the world's largest defense contractors, is hiring a Chemical Process Engineer to help us produce energetic materials for our government and commercial customers. An ideal candidate will have experience in the chemical manufacturing field and an interest in process controls and hands-on engineering problem solving.

As a process engineer, you will:

  • Assist in the design, development, and implementation of new processes and process improvements

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization and implement changes

  • Develop and implement process control strategies to ensure efficient and safe operation

  • Troubleshoot process issues and provide technical support to production operators

  • Identify and implement corrective actions to resolve process issues

  • Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, P&IDs, PFDs

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations

  • Participate in audits and inspections to ensure compliance

  • Participate in safety and quality initiatives to ensure a safe and healthy work environment

  • Identify and mitigate potential safety and quality risks

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and quality

  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including production operators, supervisors, and management

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field and 6 years experience, including 3 or more years of experience in a production environment, preferably in the chemical or process industry

  • Strong understanding of chemical process principles, including mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, and kinetics

  • Ability to interpret P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams

  • Process improvement experience (Production, SHE, Quality)

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

  • Ability to work on shift and/or be on-call on occasion when production requires it

  • We will consider candidates with fewer years experience for a more junior position or additional experience for a more senior position

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment

  • Experience in energetics manufacturing

  • Experience in troubleshooting process issues, management of change, process hazard analysis

  • Experience in strong acids and bases, chemical reactions, recrystallization

  • Experience with MiniTab or Bluebeam a plus

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $96623 - $164259

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.

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How this job compares

Set against the 3,153 open Process Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$97–164K/yr
  • Tennessee median$97–146K/yr26 salary ranges
  • US median$95–143K/yr1,678 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $130K, is 3% above the Tennessee median midpoint ($127K) — in the top quarter of Process Engineer salary ranges in Tennessee.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 56 open Process Engineer jobs in Tennessee and 3,153 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Tennessee
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience — more than three in four Process Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 4 years, across 2,523 postings).
Education
1,931 of the 3,153 open Process Engineer jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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