Propellant R&D Technician

h3About the Role /h3 pThe Destinus engineering team is seeking a Propellant Technician to produce solid rocket motors for RD programmes and test campaigns. This is a hands‑on chemistry and production role operating in a tightly regulated, safety‑critical environment – where process discipline, quality, and meticulous documentation are as important as the production work itself. /p pThe ideal candidate is technically grounded, follows procedures exactly, and takes personal accountability for the quality of every motor that leaves their bench. /p h3What You’ll Do /h3 ul liProduce propellant mixes, cast grains, and manufacture solid rocket motors for RD programmes and test campaigns, following validated batch records and SOPs /li liPrepare and handle energetic and chemical raw materials – weighing, mixing, and processing in strict accordance with safety protocols and operating procedures /li liOperate and monitor production equipment (mixers, casting stations, curing ovens); record all process parameters accurately throughout each batch /li liComplete batch documentation fully and traceably for every run: materials, lot numbers, process parameters, deviations, and personnel /li liPerform in‑process quality checks and dimensional/visual inspection of finished motors; identify and elevate non‑conformances immediately /li liWrite, maintain, and improve SOPs for propellant and motor production operations; ensure repeatability and safety at every step /li liSupport post‑test teardown and failure investigation activities alongside propulsion engineers /li liMaintain a clean, organized, and fully compliant production area at all times /li /ul h3What You’ll Need /h3 ul liBackground in chemistry, chemical technology, or a related technical field – Chemietechnologe/in, process technician, or equivalent; Chemielaborant EFZ is a plus /li liHands‑on experience in chemical or energetic materials production; experience with propellants, pyrotechnics, or explosives manufacturing is a strong advantage /li liExceptional process discipline – follows SOPs exactly, documents everything, and does not improvise in a safety‑critical environment /li liExperience with in‑process quality control and inspection in a production or laboratory environment /li liComfortable working in a small RD team where priorities shift and production runs vary in scale and complexity /li liFluent in English; German or French is an advantage /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr