Senior Propellant Chemist

This role will lead formulation of printable energetic materials, focusing on binder chemistry, rheology, curing, and energetic performance for extrusion or hybrid additive processes.​

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Key Responsibilities​

• Develop printable propellant formulations (AP/HTPB, GAP, or alternativebinders) ​
• Engineer rheology for extrusion, DIW (Direct Ink Writing), or hybrid AMprocesses ​
• Formulate metalized systems (Al, boron) compatible with printing ​
• Optimize viscosity, cure kinetics, and green strength ​
• Define safe handling, mixing, and printing protocols for energeticmaterials ​
• Conduct small-batch mixing, casting, and printed sample evaluation ​
• Perform burn rate characterization, strand burner testing, andmechanical testing ​
• Collaborate with mechatronics engineer to co-design material + printer architecture ​
• Support scaling from lab-scale to prototype production​

Required Qualifications​

• B.S./M.S./PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials, orEnergetics​
• 5–12+ years experience in solid rocket propellants or energetic materials​
• Deep expertise in binder systems (HTPB, GAP, polybutadienes, or novel polymers)​
• Experience with rheology, cure chemistry, and polymer formulation​
• Hands-on experience with mixing, casting, and energetic lab work​

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Preferred Qualifications​

• Experience with additive manufacturing of viscous materials (inks,slurries, pastes)​
• Experience with nano/micro metal particles (Al, boron)​
• Familiarity with printable energetic composites or DIW processes​
• Background in energetic safety (ATF, OSHA, DoD standards)​