Gun Propellant Production Engineer

Post Date

Dec 04, 2024

Location

Indian Head,
Maryland

ZIP/Postal Code

20640
US
Jun 12, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Chemical Engineering

Req #

DC0-efec5d1b-b365-492f-9924-26db4fb2f08c

Pay Rate

$100k - $160k (estimate)

Job Description

My client, a federally focused research and consulting firm, is seeking a chemical production engineer with a specialty in gun propellant to join their team supporting the Navy in Indian Head, Maryland. Their day to day responsibilities will include researching, developing, formulating, and manufacturing gun propellant (single base, double base, triple base, nitramine, etc.) - this candidate will perform all aspects of engineering duties, perform engineering calculations, analyze existing or planned equipment for optimization, and performing market research.

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Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering (relevant experience can supplement)
-3+ years experience working with gun-propellant formulation
-Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.