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Sr. Chemist - Energetics

ChemistLaboratory & Life Sciences

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Key Responsibilities

Pilot-scale plant chemical support. Technical lead for propellant applications in a wide variety of flight programs for government and commercial customers,

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ChemistLaboratory & Life Sciences

Job Posting: Sr. Chemist - Energetics
Company: X-Bow Systems
Location: Luling, TX
Position Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

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X-Bow is interested in motivated self-starters with excellent communication and technical writing skills, proficient in MS Office and common engineering applications.

→Additional proficiency as an independent researcher, together with strong team interaction discipline, is a strong need.
→A deep understanding involving small-scale to production level propellant batch techniques and materials is a basic qualification of the successful candidate.

Requirements

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10+ years' experience desired, with a track record of successes in the energetics arena.
Advanced degree in Chemistry required (MS/PhD).
Intimate knowledge regarding internal ballistics, mechanical properties evaluation, interaction of dynamics in the propellant-liner-insulation interface of solid rocket motors a must.
Thorough understanding of technology readiness levels, manufacturing readiness levels, and the approach to improve, will be a part of assigned responsibilities.
Experience with ISO 9001 and AS 9100 QMS a definite plus.