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Principal Scientist EM
Responsibilities
- Advanced knowledge of composite propellant formulation, focusing on ammonium perchlorate (AP), ammonium nitrate (AN), HTPB binders, and metallic fuels.
- Expertise in propellant mixing, casting, curing, and associated chemical reactions.
- Strong understanding of oxidizer binder fuel interactions and their effects on combustion characteristics and mechanical properties.
- In depth knowledge of rheology and processability of composite propellants, including viscosity control and filler dispersion.
- Proficiency in characterizing burn rates, pressure indices, and specific impulse performance.
- Knowledge of curing kinetics, cross linking reactions in HTPB systems, and plasticizer binder compatibility.
- Development of high energy composite propellant formulations with reduced signature and enhanced safety.
- Expertise in integrating burn rate modifiers, stabilizers, and additives to optimize performance parameters.
- Innovation in nano energetic materials and advanced fillers for higher energy density and stability.
- Ability to conduct fundamental research into reaction mechanisms and thermal decomposition of composite propellants.
- Experience in scaling up composite propellant formulations from laboratory prototypes to small batch production.
- Understanding of propellant processing techniques, including proper sequencing for mixing, casting, and curing operations.
- Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, particularly for small batch mixers, vacuum casting setups, and curing chambers.
- Expertise in conducting mechanical property tests for cured propellant.
- Proficiency in thermal analysis techniques, such as TGA, DSC, DMA, and thermal conductivity measurements.
- Capability to perform burn rate testing, strand burning, and ballistic evaluation of composite propellants.
- Experience with non destructive testing (NDT) methods, such as X ray and ultrasonic techniques, to identify defects in propellant grains.
- Expertise in hazard analysis for handling and processing oxidizers, fuels, and additives.
- Minimum 15 years in Propellant Research and Development and 10 years in a Senior role for a large corporate.
- Bachelor's in Chemistry or other related fields.
- MSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a specialized area related to Propellant development.
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a specialized area related to Propellant development.
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