Energetic Materials Processing Scientist - Scale-Up

Physical Sciences Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Physical Sciences Inc. seeks a scientist/engineer with experience in energetic material processing and characterization. The role covers development, testing, and scale-up of materials from lab research to production at PSI’s facilities in Andover, MA and Epping, NH.

The candidate should have a hands-on approach, experience with hazardous chemicals, and a strong foundation in chemistry, materials science, and propulsion-related disciplines. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a STEM field is required.
• Solid foundation in chemistry, materials science, reaction kinetics, combustion, thermodynamics, and heat/mass transfer.

Responsibilities

• Support development, testing, and scale-up from lab research through pilot operations to production.
• Handle hazardous chemicals and composite materials safely.
• Troubleshoot engineering systems using first-principles thinking.
• Support pilot plant or production-scale materials manufacturing.

Skills

Energetic materials handling

Lab equipment handling

Data acquisition

Materials science fundamentals

Reaction kinetics

Combustion & thermodynamics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in chemical, materials science, aerospace, or mechanical engineering

Tools

LabView

Pressure transducers

Thermocouples

High-speed video

Job description

Physical Sciences Inc. seeks a scientist/engineer with experience in energetic material processing and characterization. The role covers development, testing, and scale-up of materials from lab research to production at PSI’s facilities in Andover, MA and Epping, NH.

The candidate should have a hands-on approach, experience with hazardous chemicals, and a strong foundation in chemistry, materials science, and propulsion-related disciplines. U.S. citizenship is required.