Energetic Materials & Processes Engineer

Thales

Herstal, Belgium

As an Energetic Materials Engineer at Thales, you will face a wide variety of challenges including all aspects of energetic materials, from propulsion to detonation, initiation and pyrotechnical compositions. You will be responsible for the development, design and testing of energetic materials systems (motors, warheads and fuzes) used in defense applications, including their mechanical or electronical sides. You will work closely with customers, design office, industrial methods, production and suppliers to ensure that energetic materials systems meet performance, safety, and quality requirements. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies.

RESPONSABILITY

Develop and improve rocket motor, warhead and fuze pyrotechnic products, from concept to production, from an energetic materials but also mechanical point of view
Work closely with customers to understand their needs and requirements, and develop product specifications accordingly
Specify energetic materials requirements to suppliers and manage their development, production and quality control
Conduct testing and evaluation of energetic materials products, both in-house and at external test facilities
Evaluate final product’s overall performance, reliability and safety
Develop and maintain pyrotechnic-related documentation such FMECA, safety, reliability analysis
Support production of in-service pyrotechnic products, including resolving quality issues and developing improvements
Participate in technical reviews: design reviews, engineering change boards and failure investigations
Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process
Stay current with industry trends and technological advancements related to energetic materials

PROFILE

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Energetic Materials, Chemistry, Mechanics, Physics or related field
Min 3-5 years of practical experience in energetic materials development
Knowledge of energetic materials, chemical reactions, mechanical design and manufacturing processes
Experience with design and the Perform a full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement)
Strong project management and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to energetic materials
You are self-motivated and like to take initiatives
English (spoken and written)
French (spoken and written) is a plus