Energetic Chemist - Aerospace and Defense:

Yeti Search Group; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Yeti Search Group in Hauppauge, NY is seeking a Senior Energetics Formulation Chemist to lead the development of energetic materials for solid rocket motor applications. The role focuses on hands-on formulation work, laboratory leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to bring advanced propellants from concept to testing.

Ideal candidate has 5–10 years in energetic materials within aerospace/defense settings, strong analytical skills, and proven technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science.
• 5-10 years experience in energetic materials, solid propellants, solid rocket motor propulsion in an aerospace, defense environments a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Technical leadership in an engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical clientele.
• Propellant formulation, material properties, rheology, cure chemistry, and performance.
• Launching energetic materials laboratories, pilot lines, testing, and failure analysis.
• Must be a US Citizen, due to our adherence to ITAR Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop energetic materials formulations for solid rocket motor applications.
• Lead energetic materials laboratories, pilot lines, and testing activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to drive formulation development.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR and customer requirements.

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science

Job description

Energ... Defense:

Contact: Ernie Culp [phone] or email: [e-mail]

We are seeking a Senior Energetics Formulation Chemist - working on the Development

of energetic materials for solid rocket motor applications:

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with energetic materials and solid

propellants, understanding of formulation development:

Prerequisites:

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science.
• 5-10 years experience in energetic materials, solid propellants, solid rocket motor propulsion in an aerospace, defense environments a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Technical leadership in an engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical clientele.
• Propellant formulation, material properties, rheology, cure chemistry, and performance.
• Launching energetic materials laboratories, pilot lines, testing, and failure analysis.
• Must be a US Citizen, due to our adherence to ITAR Regulations.

You will get:

• Base Range: $125,000 - $225,000 + per year.
• Includes bonus and other incentives.

Please Contact: Ernie Culp [phone] or email: [e-mail]