Chemical/Process Engineering Technician (Solid Propellants and Explosives) | Techniker (all genders) Chemie-/Verfahrenstechnik im Bereich Festtreibstoffe und Sprengstoffe

Job Summary

As a Chemical or Process Engineering Technician at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT), you will play a critical role in the development of high-performance solid propellants and explosives. Your day-to-day responsibilities include preparing raw materials, manufacturing propellant and explosive formulations using advanced mixing and kneading technology, and conducting rigorous testing to evaluate material properties such as density, viscosity, and thermal stability. You will document results, assist in material simulations, and manage measurement campaigns at specialized facilities like rocket test stands and detonation bunkers. This position is ideal for a hands-on professional eager to apply chemical expertise in a high-tech, interdisciplinary research environment. You will ensure strict adherence to safety and environmental standards while maintaining laboratory equipment and experimental setups. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in defense and civil applications within one of Europe’s leading research organizations.