# Senior Propellant Chemist

> Executive Recruiting Group · Broomfield, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-23

**Salary:** USD 140,000–180,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## 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.​

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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​

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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)​

## Apply

[Apply at Executive Recruiting Group](https://apply.workable.com/erg-recruiting/j/288C39A03B/apply)

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