Energetics Manufacturing Engineer – Defense Propulsion

Energetics Technology Center; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision options

401(k) plan

Job summary

The Energetics Technology Center (ETC) is a nonprofit organization advancing research, innovation, and workforce development in defense and national security sectors. The Chemical Engineer will communicate ETC’s impact, support client program success, and expand awareness of ETC’s capabilities across defense and technology communities.

Onsite at Indian Head, MD, the role focuses on RDT&E, energetic formulations, and scale-up for energetic subsystems, requiring 3+ years in energetics and a

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in energetics.
• Experience with production, handling, processing, and design of energetic materials related to defense applications.
• Experience with rocket motors or warheads.
• Experience with explosive and/or propellant formulations.
• Experience with process scale-up of chemicals, formulations, or subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Execute the research and development of small-scale energetic formulations and scale-up propellants/explosives from bench top to Low-Rate Initial Production and lead their incorporation into energetic subsystems.
• Perform Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E), as well as manufacturing support, for energetic formulations and energetic subsystems.

Skills

Energetics experience

Rocket motors

Propellant formulations

Process scale-up

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

The Energetics Technology Center (ETC) is a nonprofit organization advancing research, innovation, and workforce development in defense and national security sectors. The Chemical Engineer will communicate ETC’s impact, support client program success, and expand awareness of ETC’s capabilities across defense and technology communities.

Onsite at Indian Head, MD, the role focuses on RDT&E, energetic formulations, and scale-up for energetic subsystems, requiring 3+ years in energetics and a