Senior Engineering Leader — Energetics & Munitions

Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory, LLC; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory, LLC in Littleton, Colorado seeks an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in energetic materials development, scale-up, and munition programs. The role emphasizes hands-on technical leadership and people management in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

Ideal candidates will drive hazard testing, automation integration, and production optimization while ensuring safety and compliance with DoD and industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science.
• 10+ years progressive engineering experience, with 5+ in leadership.
• Strong background in energetic materials, propellants, explosives.
• Experience in munitions development, hazard testing, scale-up, manufacturing.
• Active or ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD, DoD 4145.26M, NFPA.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership to engineering teams (chemical, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and test engineers) focused on energetic materials development, scale-up, and qualification.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of munitions and armaments programs, from concept and design through hazard environment testing, automation integration, and production manufacturing.
• Develop and implement robust processes for safe handling, testing, and scaling of energetic materials while ensuring compliance with DoD, ATF, ITAR, and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to meet technical performance, schedule, and cost objectives on government and internal R&D programs.
• Champion design-for-manufacturability, automation initiatives, and process improvements to enhance safety, throughput, and product reliability.
• Manage engineering budgets, resources, and staffing plans; conduct performance reviews, mentoring, and talent development.
• Collaborate closely with theexecutive team, program management, quality, and safety teams to mitigate risks and resolve technical challenges.
• Support business development through technical proposals, customer presentations, and innovation roadmaps.
• Ensure all activities prioritize personnel safety, environmental compliance, and security protocols.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Materials science

Energetic materials

Leadership

Project management

Hazard analysis

Munitions development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

PhD preferred

Job description

Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory, LLC in Littleton, Colorado seeks an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in energetic materials development, scale-up, and munition programs. The role emphasizes hands-on technical leadership and people management in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

Ideal candidates will drive hazard testing, automation integration, and production optimization while ensuring safety and compliance with DoD and industry