Energetics Manufacturing Engineer

A&D/Semi

Energetics Manufacturing Engineer Culpeper, VA

Posted: 10/23/2026

Job Description

Job #: 87024

Job Category: A&D/Semi

Position Type:
Contract

Duration: 12+ months

Shift: 1

Energetics Manufacturing Engineer We are seeking an experienced Energetics Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve energetic materials manufacturing operations. This role focuses on process optimization, new technology and automation integration, equipment qualification, and ensuring compliance with explosives safety regulations. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience in energetic materials manufacturing, a strong engineering background, and a proven ability to improve production processes while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

• Citizenship: U.S. citizens only; no dual citizenship
• Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance not required at start, but candidates must be willing and able to obtain one if needed during the contract
• Schedule: 4/10 work schedule (four 10-hour days)
• Travel: Up to 25%, primarily to the East Coast

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for energetic materials, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to increase yield, reduce costs, and improve production performance.
• Integrate new technologies and automation into existing manufacturing operations.
• Manage new process introduction (NPI), including process qualification, documentation, and production readiness.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized equipment, including vertical mixers, fluid energy mills, and related energetic processing systems.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, process flow diagrams, and control plans.
• Ensure compliance with DoD 4145 standards and applicable explosives safety regulations.
• Conduct hazard analyses and risk assessments for energetic materials processing.
• Partner with safety, quality, operations, and program management teams to meet production objectives.
• Support equipment and facility qualification, process validation, and acceptance testing.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and production personnel.

Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance:
Secret

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience working directly with energetic materials.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing process improvements and implementing effective solutions.
• Experience integrating new technologies, automation, and introducing new manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of DoD 4145 standards governing the storage, handling, and manufacturing of ammunition and explosives.
• Must meet U.S. citizenship requirements and be eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance.

• 10+ years of energetic materials manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands‑on experience with vertical mixing systems, fluid energy mills, and other energetic materials processing equipment.
• Knowledge of Explosives Safety Site Plans (ESSPs), quantity‑distance (Q‑D) requirements, and DoD/DoE explosives safety standards.
• Experience in defense contracting or government manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.

$50.00-$53.85 per hour (DOE)