Research Engineer Stf - E4

Overview As Propellant Chemist in the SRM Product Center, you will own the end-to-end development of new propellant chemistries for state-of-the-art solid rocket motors. You will work with ballistics, energetics, and production partners to translate requirements into manufacturable hardware, shaping performance and reliability. You’ll design tests with the Troy Energetics Laboratory and lead a team of chemists while communicating progress to stakeholders. This role blends hands-on formulation work with programmatic planning and risk assessment in a mission-driven aerospace environment. Compensation / BenefitsMedical, Dental, VisionFlexible work arrangements401(k) matchPaid time offParental LeaveEducation Assistance ResponsibilitiesDefine and refine innovative propellant formulations to meet performance targetsPartner with ballistics to generate and validate performance against system requirementsDesign, review, and execute material characterization test plans with Troy Energetics LaboratoryLead and mentor SRM PC chemists to foster knowledge sharing and inclusionPresent status updates at internal briefings and customer program reviewsCoordinate interface development with production manufacturers and guide scale-upConduct trade studies, risk assessments, and failure-mode analyses to mitigate technical riskMaintain rigorous documentation, configuration control, and safety compliance throughout development Key requirementsBachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent) with at least 8 years in solid rocket motor propellantsExtensive experience with SRM propellants and material characterizationExperience leading Integrated Product Teams with minimal oversightExperience in propulsion programmatic planning, risk management, and schedulingCompetence in manufacturing execution systems, work-instruction management, and change control documentationAbility to read technical data sheets and drawingsStrong collaboration with multi-functional teams and full lifecycle developmentProven ability to manage complex technical systems/programsFamiliarity with SPC, DOE, root-cause analysis techniques, and NDE methodsStrong communication skills and a collaborative mindset for working with suppliers and contractorsUS citizenship with ability to obtain government security clearancestrong communicationcollaborative mindsetleadership and mentoringpropellant chemistry developmentmaterial characterizationmanufacturing execution systems