Energetics Engineer

People First Recruiting; Michigan; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus

Job summary

People First Recruiting is partnering with a privately held aerospace propulsion manufacturer in Metro Detroit seeking an Energetics Engineer. You will own energetic components from concept through qualification, working on gas generators, initiators, and igniters.

The role requires 10+ years in energetic component development, a relevant engineering degree, and US citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance. Relocation assistance and a signing bonus are provided.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in development and qualification of energetic components.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering field.
• US citizenship with ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own energetic components across the full product life cycle—requirements, specifications, and verification from concept through qualification.
• Design and analyze components and propellants, and support their manufacturing.
• Plan and execute development and qualification testing, including data reduction and analysis.
• Prepare and present test plans, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Interpret government regulations, requirements, procedures, and safety standards for energetic devices.

Skills

Energetic components design

V&V knowledge

Technical writing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering; Project Management

Job description

Job Description

Energetics Engineer — Aerospace | Metro Detroit, MI

$120,000–$150,000 + annual bonus + signing bonus | Relocation assistance available | Onsite

Design the devices that bring flight-critical systems to life. Our client — a privately‑held, well‑established aerospace propulsion manufacturer — is hiring an Energetics Engineer with deep expertise in pyrotechnic and energetic components: gas generators, initiators, and igniters.

What you'll do

• Own energetic components across the full product life cycle — requirements, specifications, and verification from concept through qualification
• Design and analyze components and propellants, and support their manufacturing
• Plan and execute development and qualification testing, including data reduction and analysis
• Prepare and present test plans, reports, and supporting documentation
• Interpret government regulations, requirements, procedures, and safety standards for energetic devices

What you bring

• 10+ years in development and qualification of energetic components
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline (Chemistry, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering; Project Management)
• Working knowledge of requirements verification and validation (V&V)
• Familiarity with ammunition and explosive certification processes
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with sharp attention to detail
• Clear written communication and solid document-preparation skills
• U.S. citizenship (required); ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance if needed — selected candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Why this role

This is a stable, privately‑held company with a long‑tenure engineering culture — no defense‑prime layoff cycles. You'll have real ownership of flight‑critical energetic‑device development from design through qualification, with strong compensation, a signing bonus, and paid relocation.

Our client is a drug‑free workplace; new hires are subject to pre‑employment drug testing. Our client is an equal opportunity employer — all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

You should be proficient in:

• energetic
• Explosives
• Ordnance
• Propellant
• Pyrotechnics
• Warhead

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• aerospace