Senior Propellant Scientist

Senior Propellant Scientist

We are a materials science company creating cutting-edge products for

aerospace, defense, and energy, seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Propellant

Scientist to lead our energetic materials development team. The ideal candidate for this position

will have expertise in chemistry and an extensive background in solid propellant formulation,

energetic materials characterization, and the testing and integration of propellants in solid rocket

motors. This position will lead the start-up of new capabilities in propellant mixing and testing at

our Central Florida location. This role will manage multiple energetics development programs. The

Senior Propellant Scientist will be the technical owner of energetic laboratory processes,

equipment, operating procedures, and facility requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement requirements for equipment, facilities, and safety for the startup

and expansion of solid propellant mixing and testing laboratory capabilities.

• Lead solid propellant formulation development projects incorporating conventional and

novel materials and designs to meet program requirements for performance, safety, mechanical properties, and aging characteristics.

• Design, optimize, and conduct laboratory processes and procedures for propellant mixing,

casting, curing, and testing including subscale solid rocket motor firing

• Prepare and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for energetics processing operations

• Ensure all work is conducted in compliance with safety and regulatory standards

• Collaborate with materials scientists, chemical engineers, and propulsion system designers to support program execution and meet overall technical objectives

• Analyze materials characterization and propellant test data, evaluate results, and make recommendations

• Prepare reports and presentations detailing work progress and results

• Write technical proposals and serve as Principal Investigator on internally and externally

funded programs.

• Communicate technical results to company leadership and government/industry customers

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science

• Extensive knowledge and expertise in propellant formulation, characterization, and testing

• Hands-on experience with laboratory-scale solid propellant mixing, casting, curing, and

testing

• Expertise in propellant characterization and testing, including strand burning, mechanical

properties testing, safety/sensitivity, and subscale rocket motor static firing

• Experience leading research and development initiatives and managing technical teams for

government or military projects

• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain a Security Clearance