Senior Propellant Chemist Job at Executive Recruiting Group, Broomfield, CO

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  • Executive Recruiting Group
  • Broomfield, CO

Job Description

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

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​

Requirements

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​

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)​

Job Tags

Full time

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