Composite Propellant Engineer - Formulation Lead

Furientis; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Furientis is seeking a chemist or chemical engineer to own composite propellant formulation at our Los Angeles HQ. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in composite propellant development, focusing on cost-effective chemistry. You will lead formulation, manage mix processes, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

This hands-on role demands expertise in ingredient sourcing and characterizing propellant properties. Join us in solving critical challenges in U.S. defense production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on composite-propellant formulation and mix process development.
• Fluency with HTPB, AP, aluminum, curative and bonding agent chemistry.
• Real working network of composite-propellant ingredient suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Own propellant formulation including composition tradeoffs and ingredient selection.
• Develop the mix and cure process focusing on technical qualifications.
• Characterize each formulation for burn rate, density, and mechanical properties.

Skills

Composite propellant formulation

Mix process development

Ingredient sourcing

Mechanical property testing

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science

Tools

Vertical and planetary mixers

Thermochemistry codes

Job description

Furientis is seeking a chemist or chemical engineer to own composite propellant formulation at our Los Angeles HQ. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in composite propellant development, focusing on cost-effective chemistry. You will lead formulation, manage mix processes, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

This hands-on role demands expertise in ingredient sourcing and characterizing propellant properties. Join us in solving critical challenges in U.S. defense production.