Energetics Design Engineer – Detonator Systems

Critical Fit Recruiting; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Critical Fit Recruiting is seeking a Design Engineer to join our Engineering department in support of critical U.S. defense programs. The candidate must have a minimum of 3 years design/product development experience in energetic materials/batteries and be a U.S.

citizen eligible for DoD security clearance. Responsibilities include leading product development for energetic components, designing detonators, performing tests, and ensuring compliance with MIL-STD and DoD requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years design/product development experience in energetic materials/batteries.
• U.S. citizenship and eligible to obtain DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or related technical discipline.
• Strong understanding of energetic materials, pyrotechnic compositions, initiation systems and chemical kinetics.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development for energetic components and detonator systems from concept through qualification and production release.
• Design electric detonators, stab detonators, initiators, and CAD/PAD devices, including material selection, component specifications, and assembly processes.
• Conduct testing and analysis of energetic materials, pyrotechnic compositions, and initiating systems to evaluate performance, stability, sensitivity, and compatibility.
• Design and execute qualification and acceptance test programs including environmental, functional, and lot acceptance testing per military specifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize production processes for energetic loading, assembly, and quality control while maintaining rigorous safety protocols.
• Ensure products meet safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements through hazard analysis and documentation in accordance with MIL-STD, DDESB, and DoD requirements.
• Develop and maintain technical data packages, engineering drawings, test reports, and specifications to support program and customer deliverables.
• Provide technical support to internal teams, customers, and government program offices regarding product specifications, failure analysis, and troubleshooting.

Job description

Critical Fit Recruiting is seeking a Design Engineer to join our Engineering department in support of critical U.S. defense programs. The candidate must have a minimum of 3 years design/product development experience in energetic materials/batteries and be a U.S.

citizen eligible for DoD security clearance. Responsibilities include leading product development for energetic components, designing detonators, performing tests, and ensuring compliance with MIL-STD and DoD requirements.