Aerospace Pyrotechnic Systems Engineer — Metro Detroit, MI

Compensation: $120,000–$150,000 base + annual bonus + signing bonus
Perks: Relocation assistance | Onsite role

Step into a day where your designs ignite flight-critical systems. At a privately held, long-established propulsion manufacturer, you will be the technical owner of pyrotechnic and energetic components—initiators, igniters, gas generators—shaping them from first concept through qualification.

A day in the role

• Kick off with requirements: translate performance needs into clear, testable specifications and verification plans.
• Move into design: engineer components and propellants, run analyses, and collaborate with manufacturing to ensure producibility.
• Head to the lab: plan and conduct development and qualification tests; reduce data and interpret results to guide design decisions.
• Close the loop: prepare test plans, technical reports, and documentation suites for internal and customer review.
• Ensure compliance: interpret applicable government regulations, standards, and safety procedures for energetic devices.

What you bring

• 10+ years leading development and qualification of energetic components.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering; Project Management also considered.
• Working knowledge of requirements verification and validation (V&V).
• Familiarity with ammunition and explosive certification processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and documentation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Clear, concise technical writing and presentation abilities.

Why this team

Join a stable, privately owned company with a culture of long engineering tenures—far from defense-prime layoff cycles. You’ll own energetic-device development end to end, from design through qualification, with competitive pay, a signing bonus, and paid relocation.

Tools, tech, and domain

• Domain focus: energetic, Explosives, Ordnance, Propellant, Pyrotechnics, Warhead
• Machines & technologies: aerospace

Compliance notices

U.S. citizenship (required); ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance if needed — selected candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Our client is a drug-free workplace; new hires are subject to pre-employment drug testing.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer — all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.