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Energetics Manufacturing Engineer

PDS Defense • Culpeper, VA • 6d ago

Engineering

Energetics Manufacturing Engineer Culpeper, VA Posted: 8/5/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

224544

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Energetics Manufacturing Engineer, in Culpeper, VA.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Energetics Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting and advancing energetic materials manufacturing operations, driving process improvements, integrating new technologies and automation, and ensuring compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience with energetic materials manufacturing processes and a strong engineering foundation.

Responsibilities :

Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for energetic materials, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met

Lead and execute process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance yield, reduce costs, and improve operational performance

Drive the integration of new technologies and automation solutions into existing manufacturing environments

Manage new process introduction (NPI) activities, including process qualification, documentation, and production readiness reviews

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized process equipment including vertical mixers, fluid energy mills, and other related energetic processing equipment

Develop and maintain process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, process flow diagrams, and control plans

Ensure all manufacturing activities are conducted in compliance with DoD 4145 standards and other applicable safety and regulatory requirements

Collaborate cross-functionally with safety, quality, program management, and operations teams to support production goals

Conduct hazard analyses and risk assessments associated with energetic materials processing

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and production personnel

Support facility and equipment qualification activities, including process validation and acceptance testing

Basic Hiring Criteria :

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer working directly with energetic materials

Demonstrated experience leading process improvement initiatives and implementing solutions in a manufacturing environment

Experience with new technology/automation integration and new process introduction

Working knowledge of DoD 4145 regulations and standards governing the storage, handling, and manufacturing of ammunition and explosives

Desired Qualifications :

10 or more years of experience in energetic materials manufacturing engineering

Hands-on experience with vertical mixing systems, fluid energy mills, and other energetic materials processing equipment

Chemical Engineering degree strongly preferred

Familiarity with explosive safety site plans (ESSPs), quantity-distance (Q-D) requirements, and related DoD/DoE safety frameworks

Experience working within a defense contractor or government manufacturing environment

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies

Active DoD Security Clearance or ability to obtain one

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Secret

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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