Senior Materials & Process Engineer (Energetic Materials)

Location: Torrance, California or Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States. U.S. work authorization and ITAR eligibility are required. Access to classified information or restricted U.S. Government sites may require additional security clearance, government authorization, citizenship, or other eligibility requirements.

Company

hirify.global develops and delivers advanced defense systems, with a focus on rapid execution and reliable propulsion capabilities.

What you will do

• Lead characterization of solid rocket motor propellants and related polymeric material systems using mechanical testing, DMA, rheometry, DSC/TGA, microscopy, and other techniques.
• Develop test methods covering temperature, strain rate, aging, processing conditions, and operational environments.
• Develop and execute qualification and acceptance testing for raw materials and cast propellant.
• Lead failure analysis and root-cause investigations for material performance, processing, and manufacturing defects.
• Maintain material specifications, process controls, test plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Partner with Propulsion and Manufacturing Engineering on material selection, processing requirements, design inputs, and manufacturing scale-up.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in materials science, materials engineering, chemistry, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience with polymer characterization, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Experience with propellant characterization, including mechanical, impact, static, burn-rate, and impulse testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States and compliance with ITAR eligibility requirements.
• Ability to comply with applicable material handling, testing, safety, export-control, and government authorization requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Early-stage environment with significant ownership and direct impact on defense capabilities.
• Collaboration with Propulsion and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Generous benefits package.
• Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodations available throughout the hiring process.