Propellant Chemist (m/f/d)

Rheinmetall; Burgos; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a specialist for propellant formulation and manufacturing responsibilities for rocket motors. This role involves the development of advanced formulations, technical support during production, and collaboration on technology transfer projects for safety and compliance. Ideal candidates will have a chemistry background and extensive experience in a relevant field.

Formación

• BSc in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or Polymer Science required.
• 3 years’ experience in chemical manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with composite rocket propellants is highly recommended.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all propellant and liner formulations for rocket motors.
• Develop new formulations and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Provide technical support during series production.

Conocimientos

Independent work

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Industrial Chemistry or Polymer Science

Descripción del empleo

What We Are Looking For

The purpose of the job is to take responsibility for all propellant and liner formulations used in rocket motors or base bleed propellants both for composite propellants as well as for Cross Linked Double Base (XLDB) propellants. Will work closely with the responsible quality assurance and propellant production staff as well as the rocket engineer to ensure propellant formulations are manufactured according to mixing sheets and to ensure final propellant will comply to burn rate and mechanical specifications.

The Key performance areas will be:

• Serve as the single point of contact and responsibility to ensure propellant and liner technology, formulations and manufacturing technology is transferred from external organisations in the case of Technology Transfer contracts for rocket motors
• Provide a technical support service to the Manufacturing Department during series production. This includes: design of formulations before start of series production, manage document changes and non-conformances and solve technical problems by leading and conducting investigations and industrializing new materials and/or processes.
• Direct and control activities between the pilot/production plants, laboratories and test facilities.
• Develop new propellant and liner formulations within quality, schedule and cost constraints
• Develop or acquire the technology to bond propellants to insulation and other materials
• Develop documentation to capture mixing, casting and curing instructions for use on production plants
• Develop and expand the technical know-how base and capabilities for composite propellant technology as well as XLDB in Rheinmetall Expal Munitions to support current and future programs
• Participate in design reviews and technical project meetings to ensure low risk designs and achievement of cost objectives and milestone schedules
  
  
  

Location: Burgos.

What Qualifications You Should Have

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or Polymer Science as a minimum qualification
• At least 3 years’ experience in a chemical manufacturing company preferably in an explosive environment. Experience in formulating composite rocket propellants highly recommended
• Experience in a military explosive related environment will be an advantage
• An understanding of the risks associated with explosives and propellants or the processing of dangerous materials. A formal qualification, training or demonstrated experience in explosives safety will be advantageous
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team in a matrix-organisation
  
  
  

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person: Jesús González Toledo