Hazardous Materials Packaging Specialist
Core
Design, develop, and implement packaging solutions for energetic materials, propellants, and small solid rocket motors to ensure safety and compliance during storage, handling, and shipment.
Role type
Senior IC hazardous materials packaging specialist
Builds
Protective packaging systems for energetic articles and rocket motors
Domain
Defense & National Security / Energetic Materials Logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (packaging design & testing)
Required skills
Industrial packaging design, cushioning material selection, drop height analysis, MIL-STD-2073-1 compliance, DOT Hazmat regulations, UN dangerous goods packaging, engineering documentation, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
ESD control for electro-explosive devices, HERO requirements, vapor corrosion inhibitors, hermetic sealing
Technologies
MIL-STD-2073-1, DOT 49 CFR, IATA DGR, ASTM D4169, UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-464
Responsibilities
Design primary containment and outer shipping containers for energetic materials; Select packaging materials based on chemical compatibility and fragility; Execute qualification testing (drop, stacking, vibration) for new packaging designs; Ensure compliance with DOT, IATA, and DoD military packaging standards; Coordinate with production teams to align packaging availability with shipment schedules.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC