Director of Engineering (Energetic Device Experience Required)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Be part of a growing team. Join Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) as we build products that protect our Country, protect the individual warfighter, and send rockets into outer space. CED is well situated in Downers Grove, Illinois. We are located a commuter train ride West of the of Chicago and a short drive from farmland.

• Exciting growth – Our work supports major space and defense programs.
• Impactful work – help manufacture components critical to national security
• Face-paced environment
• Join a high-performing team in a thriving industry
• Ready to make an impact? Apply today to be part of our mission-critical team!
  
  

CED strives to pay a competitive wage in the industry and regional market. The pay range for this position is ($160,000 to $200,000 ). The benefit includes eligibility to participate in 1 of 3 different BCBS of IL medical plans, Dental (SunLife) Vision (EyeMed), Life and Disability Insurance, 401(k) with a generous 6% match on a 6% contribution, 11 Paid Holidays, 5 paid Sick Days (based on a full year of employment. Vacation time accruals.

Director of Engineering – Lead Innovation in Energetics for Space & Defense

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is expanding to meet the increasing demand for our mission-critical energetic devices used in space and defense applications. As a result, we’ve created a new leadership role: Director of Engineering. This position will drive technical innovation, process optimization, and engineering excellence in the field of energetics and pyrotechnic systems.

Essential Job Function

• Lead a team of engineers specializing in energetic devices, ordnance systems, and pyrotechnic actuators.
• Provide technical expertise in energetics, initiation systems, and explosive mechanisms.
• Oversee engineering processes, resource planning, and technical training.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Advanced degree preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in Aerospace, Defense, or Space industry, focusing on energetics, ordnance, or explosive devices.
• Strong background in initiators, ignitors, actuators, pyro valves, mechanical & electrical fuses.
  
  

(Complete Job Description Available Upon Request)

Working with industries where our parts are used, we fall under multiple regulatory agencies. All CED Employees must meet the following minimum requirements.

• Missile Defense Agency requires our employees be US Citizen, US Person (permanent resident or granted status as a “protected person” under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (refugee and asylum recipients)
• Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms requiring a stringent background screening
• Federal Aviation Administration – mandated drug testing program (prohibits drug including marijuana)
  
  

Chemring Energetic Devices is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics.

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEO Know Your Rights

CED’s EEO Policy Statement is available here: EEO Policy Statement

Chemring Energetic Devices is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to Human Resources at [email protected] or call 630-969-0620 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.