Senior Propellant Chemist, Solid Rocket Motors

Furientis; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Furientis in Emeryville, CA, is seeking a Chemist or Chemical Engineer to own the formulation of composite propellants. You'll lead the development of mix processes and ensure ingredient sourcing and characterization are aligned with performance and cost objectives.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in propellant formulation and a proven track record in development through motor flight. This is an on-site position in our California HQ, with no remote work available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on composite propellant formulation and mix process development.
• Experience carrying a propellant from formulation through motor flight or qualification.
• Fluency with chemistry of ingredients like HTPB, AP, and aluminum.

Responsibilities

• Own propellant formulation: composition tradeoffs, ingredient selection.
• Develop the mix and cure process: vacuum mix profile.
• Characterize each formulation: burn rate, mechanical properties.

Skills

Composite propellant formulation

Mix process development

HTPB, AP chemistry

Thermochemistry codes

Mechanical property testing

Networking with ingredient suppliers

AI-native working style

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related

Tools

Vertical and planetary mixers

Vacuum mixing equipment

Job description

Furientis in Emeryville, CA, is seeking a Chemist or Chemical Engineer to own the formulation of composite propellants. You'll lead the development of mix processes and ensure ingredient sourcing and characterization are aligned with performance and cost objectives.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in propellant formulation and a proven track record in development through motor flight. This is an on-site position in our California HQ, with no remote work available.