Director of Engineering

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Director of Engineering – Lead Innovation in Energetics for Space & Defense

We’re Growing!

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is expanding to meet the increasing demand for our mission-critical energetic devices used in space and defense applications. As a result, we’ve created a new leadership role: Director of Engineering. This position will drive technical innovation, process optimization, and engineering excellence in the field of energetics and pyrotechnic systems.

Why Join Us?

• Industry Growth – This role was created to support our expansion in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Energetics Expertise – Work on cutting-edge initiators, ignitors, actuators, pyro valves, and explosive mechanisms.
• Leadership Impact – Build, mentor, and lead an engineering team specializing in energetic devices.
• Mission-Critical Work – Support missile systems, space exploration, and national security initiatives.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers specializing in energetic devices, ordnance systems, and pyrotechnic actuators.
• Provide technical expertise in energetics, initiation systems, and explosive mechanisms.
• Oversee engineering processes, resource planning, and technical training.
• Ensure safe and compliant manufacturing and testing of energetic components.
• Drive R&D initiatives for next-generation energetic devices.
• Implement and enforce safety and regulatory compliance (ITAR, AS9100, ATF).
• Work cross-functionally with production, quality, and program management teams.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Advanced degree preferred).
• 15 years of experience in Aerospace, Defense, or Space industry, focusing on energetics, ordnance, or explosive devices.
• Strong background in initiators, ignitors, actuators, pyro valves, mechanical & electrical fuses.
• 5 years of leadership experience, managing engineering teams in energetics or ordnance.
• Expertise in energetic material handling, pyrotechnic device design, and explosive safety protocols.
• Familiarity with military standards, risk management, and long-term engineering planning.
• Must be eligible under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (ATF clearance required).
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Office-based role with occasional exposure to manufacturing and testing of energetic devices.
• Must be comfortable working around explosives, pyrotechnic systems, and high-energy materials.
• Must comply with ITAR regulations (U.S. Person status required)
  
  

Ready to make an impact in a growing company at the forefront of energetics for space and defense? Apply today!

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