Combat Feeding Process Engineer

Description

Pueo is known for bringing the best talent and unique tools to every opportunity. Pueo's Parliament (aka workforce) is composed of professionals who are seeking the opportunity to work in a business organization that thrives on career development and independence. In support of mission and professional growth, our Parliament has supported the development of multiple patents, proprietary tools, and applications as well as trademarked processes.

Our organization emphasizes career development across multiple career environments (at the members own pace) and ensures those who contribute broadly are properly rewarded. Pueo has four career environments where every member of the parliament can participate. Each environment has opportunities available for all levels. Opportunities are framed by an employee's desires and capabilities, and we ensure challenges, growth, and unique experiences are available for employees at all levels.

Our Career Environments (Program, Functional, Service, and Leadership) provide numerous opportunities for employees to invest in their personal growth and those things that offer fulfillment. We invest in helping our members create and execute their career development plans. Our Pods (small teams of 5 or less) are comprised of personnel with similar skillsets to ensure mentorship, understanding, and peer support.

OVERVIEW:

As a Combat Feeding Engineering Support, you will be tasked with providing engineering support to the Combat Feeding Division in the areas of biotechnology and fermentation processes, including biochemical, catalysis, electrochemical processes relating to biosynthetic production of foodstuffs.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Ability to assess the assembly, integration and operation of bioreactors, microbial fermenters, micronutrient biosynthesis, pyro-/electrolytic and catalysis equipment.
• Independently review biotechnology research and development reports and associated data.
• Provide technical feedback on review of technical documents relating to bioreactors, bioprocess engineering design, review of microbial growth data, nutrient and biomass production. 
• Familiarity with biosynthetic process control equipment, food extrusion process and 3D food printing technology.
• Assist government researchers and engineers with technical reviews, including review of test data and drawings, participating in and contributing to project and programmatic reviews.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing safety procedures and reports, focusing on food safety, post-processing, and compliance with FDA standards. 
• Conduct technical testing, collection and analysis of technical data and ability to assimilate the data into technical reports. 
• Assist with technical demonstrations, operational assessments, safety and reliability reviews, testing and evaluation of food products, post-processing technologies, and prototype ration components. 
• Independently conduct market investigations to acquire needed equipment or components to support post-processing
• methods. 
• Research and evaluate emerging/developmental biomanufacturing processes and food processing technologies that can be applied to or advance the development bioprocess equipment to improve efficiency, output, or simplify the overall process. 
• Conduct technical testing and evaluation of post-processing performance, assess food prototypes, and assist with product development of products to support forward deployed nutrition efforts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-5 years of experience in biochemical, electrochemical, or process engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Biochemical, Electrochemical or Process Engineering or related field
• Experience in microbial-origin food, biosynthetic fermentation, biotechnology, food processing and food stabilization techniques.  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong communication skills to work with stakeholders and team members effectively.  
• Be able to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

CLEARANCE:

• US Citizenship

Pueo is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. Pueo takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.