Aerospace Pyrotechnic Systems Engineer

Compensation: $120,000–$150,000 base + annual bonus + signing bonus
Perks: Relocation assistance | Onsite role

Step into a day where your designs ignite flight-critical systems. At a privately held, long-established propulsion manufacturer, you will be the technical owner of pyrotechnic and energetic componentsinitiators, igniters, gas generatorsshaping them from first concept through qualification.

• Kick off with requirements: translate performance needs into clear, testable specifications and verification plans.
• Move into design: engineer components and propellants, run analyses, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure producibility.
• Head to the lab: plan and conduct development and qualification tests; reduce data and interpret results to guide design decisions.
• Close the loop: prepare test plans, technical reports, and documentation suites for internal and customer review.
• Ensure compliance: interpret applicable government regulations, standards, and safety procedures for energetic devices.

• 10+ years leading development and qualification of energetic components.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering; Project Management also considered.
• Working knowledge of requirements verification and validation (V&V).
• Familiarity with ammunition and explosive certification processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Clear, concise technical writing and presentation abilities.

Join a stable, privately owned company with a culture of long engineering tenuresfar from defense-prime layoff cycles. You’ll own energetic-device development end to end, from design through qualification, with competitive pay, a signing bonus, and paid relocation.

• Domain focus: energetic, Explosives, Ordnance, Propellant, Pyrotechnics, Warhead
• Machines & technologies: aerospace

U.S. citizenship (required); ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance if needed selected candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Our client is a drug-free workplace; new hires are subject to pre-employment drug testing.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.