Propellant R&D Technician: Precision Production & Safety

Destinus; Payerne; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is seeking a Propellant Technician to produce solid rocket motors for R&D and test campaigns in a tightly regulated environment. This hands-on role emphasizes process discipline, quality, and meticulous documentation to ensure each motor meets safety and performance standards.

You will run propellant mixes, manage materials, operate casting and curing equipment, and contribute to SOP improvements. Fluent English is required; knowledge of German or French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Background in chemistry or related technical field with hands-on production experience.
• Experience with propellants, pyrotechnics, or explosives manufacturing is an advantage.
• Excellent adherence to SOPs and meticulous documentation in safety-critical environments.
• Fluent in English; German or French is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Produce propellant mixes, cast grains, and manufacture solid rocket motors per batch records and SOPs.
• Prepare and handle energetic and chemical raw materials in strict safety protocols.
• Operate and monitor production equipment; record process parameters for each batch.
• Complete batch documentation with materials, lot numbers, parameters, deviations, and personnel.
• Perform in-process quality checks and inspections; elevate non-conformances immediately.
• Write and improve SOPs for propellant and motor production operations.
• Support post-test teardown and failure investigations with propulsion engineers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully compliant production area.

Skills

Chemistry background

Hands-on production

Process discipline

In-process quality control

English fluency

Education

Chemistry/chemical technology or related technical field

Job description

Destinus is seeking a Propellant Technician to produce solid rocket motors for R&D and test campaigns in a tightly regulated environment. This hands-on role emphasizes process discipline, quality, and meticulous documentation to ensure each motor meets safety and performance standards.

You will run propellant mixes, manage materials, operate casting and curing equipment, and contribute to SOP improvements. Fluent English is required; knowledge of German or French is a plus.