Energetic Materials Process Engineer (Propellants)

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc Career Center; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

4x10 work week (Mon-Thu)

Health insurance (Medical, Dental, VIs

401(k) and HSA

Job summary

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc., a defense contractor, is the primary USA operation of the Nammo Group. The Research Department is hiring an Energetics Scientist/Engineer to serve as SME for production propellants and liners, conducting formulation, testing, and data analysis to support program requirements and production improvements.

The role reports to the Propellant, Explosives and Pyrotechnic Supervisor and collaborates with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Material Science, Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with lab instruments for energetic materials testing.

Responsibilities

• Apply chemical principles to analyze propellants, pyrotechnics, and explosives for program requirements and production improvements.
• Develop and modify formulas, processes, and techniques to manufacture propellant.
• Create tests and analyses to understand chemical, physical, mechanical, ballistic, and hazard properties.
• Lead and train technicians in propellant mixing, testing, and data collection.
• Prepare technical reports detailing progress and results and present to internal and external customers.

Skills

Lab instrumentation

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in materials/engineering/chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc., a defense contractor, is the primary USA operation of the Nammo Group. The Research Department is hiring an Energetics Scientist/Engineer to serve as SME for production propellants and liners, conducting formulation, testing, and data analysis to support program requirements and production improvements.

The role reports to the Propellant, Explosives and Pyrotechnic Supervisor and collaborates with cross-functional teams.