🧪 Energetics Process Engineer – Pyrotechnics (M/F)
Location: Liège, Belgium
Language: French (mandatory)
Sector: Defence / Pyrotechnics / Energetics
About the Role
Join a leading Belgian defence company at the forefront of energetic materials innovation. We are seeking a skilled Energetics Process Engineer with deep expertise in Compo B formulations to oversee and optimise production processes in pyrotechnics and high-energy compounds. This is a key position for ensuring safety, reliability, and performance in the development and scale-up of energetic compositions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage production processes for energetic formulations, primarily focused on Compo B (RDX/TNT-based).
- Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams to scale laboratory compositions to industrial production.
- Ensure full compliance with safety and environmental regulations concerning energetic materials.
- Analyse and troubleshoot production issues related to pyrotechnic performance or stability.
- Participate in continuous improvement programmes and innovation projects.
Profile
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, Energetics, or Materials Science.
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Strong, proven experience with Compo B and other melt-cast explosives.
- Previous exposure to defence or highly regulated industrial sectors.
- Rigorous approach to process safety and documentation.
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Native or fluent French speaker.