Job Title
Energetic Materials Engineer – FR & EN – ALTEN Belgium
The Position
As part of our ongoing growth, we are looking for an Energetic Materials Engineer to join our teams and work on client projects located in the Liège area, within the Defence sector.
As an Energetic Materials Engineer, your main responsibilities will include:
* Develop and improve rocket motor, warhead and fuze pyrotechnic products from concept to production, from an energetic and inert material point of view
* Work closely with customers to understand their needs and requirements, and develop product specifications accordingly
* Specify energetic and inert materials requirements to suppliers and manage their development, production and quality control
* Conduct testing and evaluation of energetic and inert materials products, both in-house and at external test facilities
* Evaluate final product’s overall performance, reliability and safety
* Develop and maintain pyrotechnic-related documentation such as FMECA, safety and reliability analyses
* Support production of in-service pyrotechnic products, including resolving quality issues and developing improvements
* Participate in technical reviews (design reviews, engineering change boards and failure investigations)
* Perform detailed documentation to track project development and design process
* Stay current with industry trends and technological advancements related to energetic materials
Your Profile
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Energetic Materials, Chemistry, Mechanics, Physics or a related field
* Minimum 5 years of practical experience in energetic materials
* Knowledge of energetic materials, chemical reactions, mechanical design and manufacturing processes
* Experience with full lifecycle product development (design, development, prototype testing, manufacturing and implementation)
* Strong project management and problem-solving skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
* Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to energetic and aerospace materials
* Language(s): French and English
Working Conditions
* Permanent contract with an attractive salary package
* Company car with fuel card
* Representation fees
* Meal vouchers
* Mobile phone subscription
* Group insurance & healthcare insurance
* Possibility of remote work
* 20 legal vacation days + 12 compensatory days
What we offer
* Access to exciting projects in key sectors: Transport, Energy, Automotive, Defence, Aerospace, Telecom, Finance...
* A diverse client base: Collaborations with both large corporations and smaller dynamic companies across Belgium
* A real career development plan: Continuous training, coaching, daily knowledge sharing
* An innovative and collaborative environment
About ALTEN
ALTEN is a world leader in engineering and technology consulting, with over 57 000 employees in more than 30 countries. We support major companies in their innovation, R&D, and digital transformation projects across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, energy, finance, life sciences, and telecommunications.
Present in Belgium for over 25 years, ALTEN Belgium operates from its offices in Brussels and Antwerp. Today, with a team of 700 consultants ALTEN Belgium offers a wide range of expertise across Engineering, Life Sciences, and IT fields. From Automotive to Railway, and Medtech to Agrifood, our experts deploy their knowledge to provide innovative solutions in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.
Ready for a new challenge?
Apply now and take part in innovative and impactful projects at ALTEN Belgium!