Senior Propellant Scientist

Senior Propellant Scientist

We are a materials science company creating cutting-edge products for

aerospace defense and energy seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Propellant

Scientist to lead our energetic materials development team. The ideal candidate for this position

will have expertise in chemistry and an extensive background in solid propellant formulation

energetic materials characterization and the testing and integration of propellants in solid rocket

motors. This position will lead the start-up of new capabilities in propellant mixing and testing at

our Central Florida location. This role will manage multiple energetics development programs. The

Senior Propellant Scientist will be the technical owner of energetic laboratory processes

equipment operating procedures and facility requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and implement requirements for equipment facilities and safety for the startup

and expansion of solid propellant mixing and testing laboratory capabilities.

Lead solid propellant formulation development projects incorporating conventional and

novel materials and designs to meet program requirements for performance safety mechanical properties and aging characteristics.

Design optimize and conduct laboratory processes and procedures for propellant mixing

casting curing and testing including subscale solid rocket motor firing

Prepare and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for energetics processing operations

Ensure all work is conducted in compliance with safety and regulatory standards

Collaborate with materials scientists chemical engineers and propulsion system designers to support program execution and meet overall technical objectives

Analyze materials characterization and propellant test data evaluate results and make recommendations

Prepare reports and presentations detailing work progress and results

Write technical proposals and serve as Principal Investigator on internally and externally

funded programs.

Communicate technical results to company leadership and government / industry customers

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or Materials Science

Extensive knowledge and expertise in propellant formulation characterization and testing

Hands-on experience with laboratory-scale solid propellant mixing casting curing and

testing

Expertise in propellant characterization and testing including strand burning mechanical

properties testing safety / sensitivity and subscale rocket motor static firing

Experience leading research and development initiatives and managing technical teams for

government or military projects

Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a Security Clearance

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Mammalian Cell Culture,Biochemistry,Assays,Protein Purification,Research Experience,Next Generation Sequencing,Research & Development,cGMP,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Flow Cytometry

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1