Energetic Materials R&D Lead | Lab & Process Innovation

Supernova; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Supernova Defense and Space in Dallas, TX seeks an Energetic Materials Engineer to lead R&D on energetic materials, including formulation, safety, and processing development for cutting-edge propellant grains and energetic components.

The role will drive multi-year USG/private programs, develop lab procedures, perform sensitivity testing, and collaborate with engineers and national centers to advance energetics. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience formulating energetic materials.
• Experience with safety procedures and material sensitivity qualification.
• Experience in performance characterization of propellants and explosives.
• Experience setting up and managing an energetics-rated facility is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead energetic materials R&D activities within multi-year USG and private programs.
• Lead the performance characterization of processed energetic material components.
• Formulate energetic material blends and binder systems, as well as simulant materials.
• Develop and maintain safety procedures for both energetic materials R&D and printing operations.
• Perform energetic material sensitivity testing and qualify materials for printing.
• Set up and maintain a cutting-edge materials lab.
• Collaborate with the engineering team on process R&D and ensure printers and hardware are optimized.
• Collaborate with leading U.S. research centers to expand state-of-the-art in energetic materials science.

Skills

Energetic materials formulation

Safety procedures

Material sensitivity qualification

Lab leadership

Education

MSc or PhD in Chemistry/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering

Tools

3D printing platform

Propellant testing equipment

Job description

Supernova Defense and Space in Dallas, TX seeks an Energetic Materials Engineer to lead R&D on energetic materials, including formulation, safety, and processing development for cutting-edge propellant grains and energetic components.

The role will drive multi-year USG/private programs, develop lab procedures, perform sensitivity testing, and collaborate with engineers and national centers to advance energetics. Occasional travel may be required.