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Description About the role Imagine being at the core of propulsion innovation, shaping the very materials that power our high performance rocket systems. As a Propellant Engineer at Destinus, you will lead the formulation, development, and characterization of solid rocket propellants and thermal protection materials for high-performance rocket motor applications. This role is strongly hands-on and combines materials science, process development, and analytical rigor to deliver reliable, high-quality propulsion materials. At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations. What You´ll Do Develop and optimize solid rocket propellant formulations, balancing performance, mechanical properties, stability, and manufacturability. Lead laboratory-scale mixing, casting, curing, and post-processing activities in accordance with defined safety and quality standards. Define and implement characterization methodologies for propellant materials, including mechanical, thermal, rheological, ballistic, ablation and aging evaluations. Establish and document standard test procedures, acceptance criteria, and data analysis methods for propellant & TPS materials development and qualification. Support the definition of process parameters and quality control for propellant and TPS manufacturing, including mixing, degassing, casting, curing, and storage. Analyse formulation trade-offs and drive improvements in performance, robustness, and reproducibility. Support rocket motor development p