Energetic Materials Engineer
Energetic Materials Engineer
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Job Description
MISSION
Thales is a world leader in precision guided rocket system for helicopters and jet aircraft.
As an Energetic Materials Engineer at Thales you will face a wide variety of challenges including all aspects of energetic materials from propulsion to detonation initiation and pyrotechnical compositions. You will be responsible for the development design and testing of energetic materials systems (motors warheads and fuzes) used in defense applications including their mechanical or electronical sides. You will work closely with customers design office industrial methods production and suppliers to ensure that energetic materials systems meet performance safety and quality requirements. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and will have the opportunity to work on cuttingedge technologies.
RESPONSABILITY
- Develop and improve rocket motor warhead and fuze pyrotechnic products from concept to production from an energetic materials but also mechanical point of view
- Work closely with customers to understand their needs and requirements and develop product specifications accordingly
- Specify energetic materials requirements to suppliers and manage their development production and quality control
- Conduct testing and evaluation of energetic materials products both inhouse and at external test facilities
- Evaluate final products overall performance reliability and safety
- Develop and maintain pyrotechnicrelated documentation such FMECA safety reliability analysis
- Support production of inservice pyrotechnic products including resolving quality issues and developing improvements
- Participate in technical reviews: design reviews engineering change boards and failure investigations
- Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process
- Stay current with industry trends and technological advancements related to energetic materials
PROFILE
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering Energetic Materials Chemistry Mechanics Physics or related field
- Min 35 years of practical experience in energetic materials development
- Knowledge of energetic materials chemical reactions mechanical design and manufacturing processes
- Experience with design and the Perform a full lifecycle product development (design develop test prototypes manufacture and implement)
- Strong project management and problemsolving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with crossfunctional teams
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to energetic materials
- You are selfmotivated and like to take initiatives.
- English (spoken and written)
- French (spoken and written) is a plus
Employment Type
Full-Time
