Energetic Materials Chemical Engineer

2 weeks ago


Adelaide, Australia Macro Recruitment Full time

1-2 year contract with the Department of Defence's Missile and Space Propulsion group. For a Propulsion Engineer,  Enregtics Chemist, Chemical Engineer or a Materials Engineer interested in enhancing the abilities of the Missile and Space Propulsion group so they can better explore, develop, and understand rocket fuel options.

  • Must have Australian Citizenship, Requires Masters/PHD degree in chemical engineering or chemistry or equivalent
  • Salary depends on experience.
  • Edinburgh South Australia.

A normal day includes

  • Manufacturing and casting propellant formulations under supervision. 
  • Conducting laboratory tests to characterise chemical and mechanical properties of propellant formulations. 
  • Analyzing test data. 
  • Coordinating with workshop staff for hardware and material preparation materials for manufacture/testing
  • Assisting in developing test methodologies. 
  • Assisting with experimental design and instrumentation.

Your Next Employer...
You'll be working with the R&D department for the Department of Defence (Defence Science Technology Group, DSTG) in Edinburgh. DSTG is currently supporting research into guided weapons prototyping.

You will need 

  • To be an Australian Citizen (ESSENTIAL for security clearance reasons)
  • Post graduate qualifications in chemical engineering or chemistry or equivalent 
  • Knowledge of in propellant manufacturing or related chemical processes
  • Proficiency in laboratory techniques for chemical analysis and mechanical testing.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with hazardous chemicals. 

Have questions or not sure if this role is the perfect fit for you?
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