Propellant Production Technician

About the role

The Destinus engineering team is looking for a Propellant Production Technician to support serial manufacturing of solid rocket motor propellant at our Lucerne facility. This hands‑on, process‑focused role works directly with energetic and chemical materials in a tightly regulated, safety‑critical environment. The successful candidate will follow precise procedures, ensure meticulous documentation, and prioritize quality and safety.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out propellant mixing, casting, and curing operations for solid rocket motor grains following validated batch records and SOPs.
• Weigh, prepare, and handle energetic and chemical raw materials in accordance with safety protocols, permits, and operating procedures.
• Operate and monitor production equipment (mixers, casting stations, curing ovens) and record process parameters accurately throughout each batch.
• Complete batch documentation fully and maintain traceability of materials, process parameters, and production records.
• Perform in‑process quality checks, dimensional or visual inspections, and promptly escalate non‑conformances.
• Support assembly, integration, packaging of the final product and assist troubleshooting with Production Manager, engineering, and QA teams.

Required profile

• Background in chemistry, chemical production, or a related technical field; Chemielaborant EFZ qualification is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience in a chemical or process manufacturing environment, ideally batch production; experience with energetic, pyrotechnic, or hazardous materials is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with safety‑critical production procedures, hazardous materials handling, and relevant Swiss regulations (SUVA, StFV).
• Ability to follow and maintain SOPs and batch records with high accuracy and discipline.
• Experience with quality control and in‑process inspection in a production or laboratory setting.

Required skills

• Propellant mixing, casting, and curing operations.
• Operation of mixers, casting stations, and curing ovens.
• Batch record documentation and traceability.
• Quality control inspections and in‑process testing.
• Hazardous material handling and safety‑critical procedures.