Senior Polymer Engineer, Propulsion R&D

Firehawk; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Firehawk Aerospace is seeking a senior Polymer Engineer to support development and production of advanced polymer materials and manufacturing methods. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will collaborate across design, development, testing, and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate has broad polymer processing experience (twin‑screw extrusion, injection molding), strong communication, and the ability to work with limited supervision in a fast‑paced R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymers Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop polymer processes and manufacturing methods.
• Evaluate equipment for scale‑up from lab to factory.
• Collaborate with R&D on formulation, rheological, analytical, and mechanical characterization.
• Work with suppliers to evaluate materials, processes, and equipment.
• Coordinate with procurement on equipment specification and installation.
• Define projects with R&D Manager and Chief Engineer.
• Contribute to patent activity as applicable.
• Document experiments and interpret results for reports.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements.
• Make project decisions based on technical merit, cost, and schedule.

Skills

Polymer processing

Twin‑screw extrusion

Injection molding

Rheology knowledge

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety and reliability

Self-motivation

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Polymers Science

Job description

Firehawk Aerospace is seeking a senior Polymer Engineer to support development and production of advanced polymer materials and manufacturing methods. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will collaborate across design, development, testing, and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate has broad polymer processing experience (twin‑screw extrusion, injection molding), strong communication, and the ability to work with limited supervision in a fast‑paced R&D environment.