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Imagine being at the core of propulsion innovation, shaping the materials that power high-performance rocket systems. As a Propellant Chemist at Destinus, you will lead the formulation, development, and characterization of solid rocket propellants and thermal protection materials for high-performance rocket motor applications. This hands-on role combines materials science, process development, and analytical rigor to deliver reliable, high-quality propulsion materials.
Tasks
- Develop and optimize solid rocket propellant formulations, balancing performance, mechanical properties, stability, and manufacturability.
- Lead laboratory-scale mixing, casting, curing, and post-processing activities in accordance with defined safety and quality standards.
- Define and implement characterization methodologies for propellant materials, including mechanical, thermal, rheological, ballistic, ablation, and aging evaluations.
- Establish and document standard test procedures, acceptance criteria, and data analysis methods for propellant and TPS materials development and qualification.
- Support the definition of process parameters and quality control for propellant and TPS manufacturing, including mixing, degassing, casting, curing, and storage.
- Analyse formulation trade-offs and drive improvements in performance, robustness, and reproducibility.
- Support rocket motor development programs by correlating material properties to motor performance, structural behaviour, and thermal environments.
- Lead or support investigation of material anomalies, aging effects, or performance deviations, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation, including formulation records, process specifications, characterization reports, and development plans.
- Collaborate closely with propulsion, structures, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure seamless integration of propellant materials into motor designs.
- Contribute to long-term technology development roadmaps for advanced propellant systems.
Requirements
- BSc. or MSc. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in solid rocket propellant development or closely related polymer/composite material systems.
- Experience with propellant formulation, mixing, casting, and curing processes.
- Strong understanding of polymer-bonded systems, composite materials, and viscoelastic behaviour.
- Experience defining and conducting material characterization programs, including mechanical, thermal, and aging testing.
- Familiarity with establishing standard operating procedures and structured development processes.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to translate material data into engineering decisions.
- Strong documentation discipline and ability to work in a safety-critical environment.
- Ability to work hands-on in laboratory and pilot-scale environments.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
- Fluency in English required; German is a plus.
Benefits
- The thrill of working on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace.
- Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.
- Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.
- Your work will shape the future of flight.
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Destinus entwickelt und produziert europäische Verteidigungssysteme mit Fokus auf skalierbare Strike- und Air-Defence-Systeme für europäische und verbündete Streitkräfte. Wir entwickeln zentrale Technologien intern und fertigen über ein europäisches industrielles Netzwerk Systeme für moderne Streitkräfte. Unser Angebot umfasst unter anderem Kryla, Ruta, Hornet sowie Subsysteme für schnell produzierbare und integrierbare Verteidigungslösungen.