Propellant Mixing Technician

Responsibilities

• Assist in the mixing of small to large-scale quantities of energetic materials
• Provide hands-on support for solid rocket motor testing, including setup, instrumentation, data acquisition, and post-test analysis
• Troubleshoot mechanical and instrumentation issues during testing and implement corrective actions
• Operate and maintain propellant processing equipment such as mixers, mandrel pullers, and vacuum casting bells
• Work closely with diverse technical teams to enable successful live-fire testing of solid rocket motors

Requirements

• US citizenship and a valid driver's license
• High School Education and/or GED
• 2-3 years of energetic materials experience
• Familiarity with solid rocket propellant chemicals and materials
• Familiarity with different mixing and processing techniques involving energetic materials
• General mechanical aptitude involving the safe use of hand and power tools
• Ability to pass a background check and obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in the preparation, handling, and mixing of propellant ingredients
• Experience with sensitivity tests for energetic materials (friction, impact, electrostatic discharge)
• Experience with mechanical testing of energetic materials
• Familiarity with ASTM standards relevant to the testing of energetic materials

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

About the Company

For more than 100 years, Amentum has tackled the world’s toughest challenges to deliver agile and steadfast solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. With more than 50,000 employees on all seven continents and in more than 60 countries, Amentum delivers a broad range of operational support services to meet the critical needs of our clients.