Senior Scientist

**Senior Scientist**

**Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RF) (Pty) Ltd in Somerset West Cape Town**
- Rheinmetall
- /
- **Senior Scientist**
- Ref.Nr.:

- **ZA00309**
- Schedule type:

- **Full Time**
- Contract Type:

- **Full Time**

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The **Senior Scientist** is responsible to execute development programs of scientific and engineering nature as part of a project team where propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics are required. To direct and control the technology building blocks for current and future propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics. This particular position involves development and process optimisation of high explosives for various systems. To provide technical support for series production. All of these activities are conducted within Customer's technical, schedule and cost requirements.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Develop propellant, explosive and pyrotechnic energetic materials and peripheral technologies for munition sub-systems within quality, schedule and cost constraints and according to the Military Acquisition Process.
- Direct and control activities between the pilot/production plants, laboratories and test facilities.
- Compile (design) the Data Packs (for Qualification and Series Production) for propellant, explosive and pyrotechnic energetic materials and sub-systems.
- Provide input to future technology demands and assist in establishment of capability.
- Write technical reports and make presentations to Management and/or Clients.
- Provide a technical support service to the Manufacturing Department during series production. This includes: design of formulations before start of series production, manage document changes and non-conformances and solve technical problems by leading and conducting investigations and industrializing new materials and/or processes.
- Make presentations to local and/or foreign Clients during design reviews and other meetings.
- Participate in design reviews and technical project meetings to ensure low risk designs and achievement of cost objectives and milestone schedules.
- Direct development/technology activities via well-formulated technical inputs to the Manufacturing Department in accordance with the Explosives Regulations and the OHS Act to contribute to the health and safety of staff.
- Represent RDM on national and international forums.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
- MSc in Chemistry.
- At least 3 - 4 years’ experience in the manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team (i.e. team of scientists, mechanical engineers, chemical engineers, technicians etc.)
- Experience in the field of explosive, propellant, and pyrotechnic energetic materials and a trained technical specialist in at least one discipline of a niche defense-related scientific/engineering technology field.
- Experience in Product Development and the Military Acquisition process.
- Experience in Project Management and Problem Solving.
- Proven planning, time management and organizational abilities or skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, have an inquiring mind and well developed analytical ability.
- Ability to work in a team and function independently with drive and initiative.
- Computer literacy viz. MS Office Packages.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Market -related salary
- 13th Cheque
- Medical Aid
- Pension Fund
- Incentive Bonus
- Bursary Schemes