Senior Propellant Chemist

Executive Recruiting Group • Broomfield, CO

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• B.S./M.S./PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials, or Energetics
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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)

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees