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.
James Godfrey