2027 Explosives Systems and Devices Engineer
Core
Design, integration, and testing of explosive devices, separation systems, and ordnance-driven mechanisms for launch vehicles, spacecraft, and missile programs.
Role type
Senior IC explosives systems and devices engineer
Builds
Explosive pyrotechnic devices, separation and deployment systems, and high-velocity impact analysis tools
Domain
Aerospace defense and space systems
Required skills
explosive device design, separation system integration, pyrotechnic system testing, high-velocity impact analysis, hydrocode simulation, finite element analysis, shock physics, ballistic penetration analysis, dynamic material behavior
Preferred skills
energetic materials properties, detonation and deflagration dynamics, ignition methods, combustion thermochemistry, explicit transient hydrocode tools (CTH, LS-DYNA)
Responsibilities
Evaluate separation and deployment systems and explosive devices for launch vehicle, spacecraft, and missile programs; Prepare written reports and provide briefings to customers and stakeholders; Participate in the development and refinement of analysis tools and techniques
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC