Propulsion Quality Lab Lead

Plains VC; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Opportunities to work on critical aer​

Career growth

Job summary

Firehawk Aerospace, Lawton, OK, seeks a Quality Lab Manager to oversee raw materials analysis, propellant testing, and material failure investigations in a safety‑driven environment.

You will ensure AS9100/ISO17025 compliance, maintain meticulous documentation, and mentor staff while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing on data analysis and process improvements for energetic materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of laboratory experience with energetic or hazardous materials.
• Familiarity with DSC, TGA, rheology, compatibility testing, and related analytical methods.
• Experience working within AS9100 or ISO17025 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the quality laboratory.
• Perform and oversee testing of raw materials, propellants and energetic materials.
• Maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO17025, and energetic material handling regulations.
• Ensure documentation accuracy, traceability, and test record integrity.
• Develop and maintain laboratory procedures and work instructions.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action implementation in relation to raw materials or product specification failure.
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Train and mentor laboratory personnel.

Skills

Lab management

Testing & analysis

Documentation

Safety

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

DSC

TGA

Rheology

Compatibility testing

Analytical methods

Job description

Firehawk Aerospace, Lawton, OK, seeks a Quality Lab Manager to oversee raw materials analysis, propellant testing, and material failure investigations in a safety‑driven environment.

You will ensure AS9100/ISO17025 compliance, maintain meticulous documentation, and mentor staff while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing on data analysis and process improvements for energetic materials.