Propellant R&D Scientist – Four 10s + Great Benefits

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

4x10 work week (Mon-Thu)

Generous PTO & Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc. is seeking a Scientist in its Mesa, AZ facility to lead propellant and liner projects within the Research Department. You will supervise formulation, raw material testing, lab-scale mixing, and data analysis to support production programs.

You will report to the Propellant, Explosives and Pyrotechnic Supervisor and collaborate with program teams to deliver safe, compliant, and optimized propellant solutions for defense applications.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with lab instruments for energetic materials testing.
• Working knowledge of energetic materials regulations and safe handling/measurement.
• Ability to communicate well with cross-functional teams.
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills for multi-project management.
• Must wear safety equipment such as respirators or SCBA.
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs of force during normal work.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain ATF Processor license.

Responsibilities

• Apply chemical principles to analyze experiments on propellants, pyrotechnics, and explosives.
• Develop/modify formulas, processes, and techniques to manufacture propellant.
• Develop methods and analyses to understand chemical, physical, mechanical, ballistic, and hazard properties.
• Establish optimal trade-offs of propellant properties by composition changes.
• Serve as principal investigator to resolve production issues.
• Follow lab safety practices and procedures.
• Coordinate and schedule support for other departments.
• Present progress and results to internal/external customers.
• Prepare technical reports detailing work progression.
• Provide estimates for labor, equipment and materials for lab work.
• Assign/delegate work to technicians and junior chemists.
• Provide training for chemical weigh-out, propellant mixing, testing.
• Review results from other scientists/technicians.
• Perform SPC charting and predictive modeling for propellant trends.
• Adhere to safety policies; maintain safe working environment.

Skills

MS Office

Lab instruments

Energetic materials regulations

Cross-functional communication

Strong work ethic

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

ATF Processor license

Physical strength (50 lbs)

Job description

Nammo Defense Systems, Inc. is seeking a Scientist in its Mesa, AZ facility to lead propellant and liner projects within the Research Department. You will supervise formulation, raw material testing, lab-scale mixing, and data analysis to support production programs.

You will report to the Propellant, Explosives and Pyrotechnic Supervisor and collaborate with program teams to deliver safe, compliant, and optimized propellant solutions for defense applications.