Aerospace Pyrotechnic Systems Engineer

100Hires, Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Onsite role

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. seeks a Senior Aerospace Pyrotechnic Systems Engineer to own energetic-device development from concept through qualification in a Metro Detroit setting.

You will translate performance needs into rigorous specs, design components and propellants, and work with manufacturing to ensure producibility. The role involves planning and executing development and qualification tests, interpreting results to steer design decisions, and preparing technical reports for internal reviews and

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading development and qualification of energetic components.
• Experience with requirements verification and validation (V&V).
• Knowledge of ammunition and explosive certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Translate performance needs into clear, testable specs and verification plans.
• Design components and propellants, run analyses, and ensure producibility with manufacturing.
• Plan and conduct development and qualification tests and interpret results to guide design.
• Prepare test plans, technical reports, and documentation for internal and customer review.
• Interpret government regulations, standards, and safety procedures for energetic devices.

Skills

Energetic components

V&V knowledge

Project management

Technical writing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Aerospace Pyrotechnic Systems Engineer — Metro Detroit, MICompensation: $120,000–$150,000 base + annual bonus + signing bonusPerks: Relocation assistance | Onsite roleStep into a day where your designs ignite flight-critical systems. At a privately held, long-established propulsion manufacturer, you will be the technical owner of pyrotechnic and energetic components—initiators, igniters, gas generators—shaping them from first concept through qualification.A day in the roleKick off with requirements: translate performance needs into clear, testable specifications and verification plans.Move into design: engineer components and propellants, run analyses, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure producibility.Head to the lab: plan and conduct development and qualification tests; reduce data and interpret results to guide design decisions.Close the loop: prepare test plans, technical reports, and documentation suites for internal and customer review.Ensure compliance: interpret applicable government regulations, standards, and safety procedures for energetic devices.What you bring10+ years leading development and qualification of energetic components.Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering; Project Management also considered.Working knowledge of requirements verification and validation (V&V).Familiarity with ammunition and explosive certification processes.Excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills with strong attention to detail.Clear, concise technical writing and presentation abilities.Why this teamJoin a stable, privately owned company with a culture of long engineering tenures—far from defense-prime layoff cycles. You’ll own energetic-device development end to end, from design through qualification, with competitive pay, a signing bonus, and paid relocation.Tools, tech, and domainDomain focus: energetic, Explosives, Ordnance, Propellant, Pyrotechnics, WarheadMachines & technologies: aerospaceCompliance noticesU.S. citizenship (required); ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance if needed — selected candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified informationOur client is a drug-free workplace; new hires are subject to pre-employment drug testing.Our client is an equal opportunity employer — all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.