Darwin Space are currently hiring for a Chemical Engineer on behalf of a business in Germany.

Key responsibilities

* Develop, formulate, prepare, and improve solid propellants for different propulsion requirements.

* Plan and conduct laboratory experiments, characterise materials, and document results clearly.

* Work with propulsion engineers to connect formulation, processing, material properties, and motor performance.

* Support incoming-goods inspection, supplier engagement, and the evaluation of specialist chemicals and raw materials.

* Investigate unexpected results, non-conformances, processing issues, and material compatibility questions.

* Improve laboratory procedures, equipment capability, data quality, safety, and the scale-up of successful formulations.

What we are looking for

* A degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, polymer science, energetic materials, or a related field.

* Hands-on laboratory or process-development experience for solid propellants.

* Strong understanding of chemistry, materials behaviour, experimental design, and laboratory safety.

* A careful and methodical approach to traceability, measurement quality, process control, and documentation.

* Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to investigate unexpected results.

* The ability to work collaboratively with propulsion, test, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams.

Desirable Experience

* Solid rocket propellants, binders, oxidisers, metallic fuels, catalysts, or energetic materials.

* Propellant characterisation, burn-rate measurement, thermal analysis, rheology, mechanical testing, ageing, or compatibility.

* Scaling a formulation or laboratory process toward repeatable production.

* Incoming-material inspection, chemical quality control, supplier qualification, or non-conformance investigation.

* Hazardous chemicals, explosives, or regulated laboratory processes.

* Laboratory data systems, statistical analysis, or Python-based data processing.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Elicia Pillay