Junior Engineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

Technical Operations in Explosives & Propellants:

• Independently handle, transport, and store explosive materials in compliance with STEC safety guidelines and SOPs.
• Carry out identification, segregation, and inspection of explosive raw materials, including warheads, pyros, and grains.
• Apply knowledge of explosive sensitiveness, compatibility, and shelf-life in material preparation and work planning.
• Support QC activities by following standard checklists and recording data related to explosive lot traceability and performance.

Assembly & Integration of Warheads and Propulsion Subsystems:

• Execute assembly of warhead modules and rocket motor stages, including placement of liners, seals, igniters, and nozzles.
• Integrate propellants and grains with mechanical structures under clean and controlled conditions.
• Conduct stage-wise documentation of explosive integration activities, including weight verification, mechanical fit checks, and sealing protocols.
• Participate in inter-departmental coordination for hardware readiness, tool availability, and fixture setup for assembly.

Testing & Validation Activities:

• Perform standard pre- and post-integration checks on explosive subassemblies, including visual inspections and mechanical integrity validations.
• Set up and operate basic test rigs to check propulsion system parameters (e.g., grain alignment, insulation bonding, nozzle fit).
• Support dry runs and dummy tests prior to live assembly to ensure process validation and operator safety.
• Conduct environmental test and static firing as the document.

Safety, Risk Mitigation & Regulatory Compliance:

• Conduct risk assessments for explosive handling tasks and implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with safety officers.
• Enforce compliance with explosive zoning regulations, PPE protocols, grounding rules, and static elimination measures.
• Organize and participate in periodic safety drills, toolbox talks, and emergency preparedness activities.
• Ensure proper classification, storage, and hazard labelling of all explosive material in alignment with regulatory standards and STEC guidelines.

Explosive Disposal & Demolition:

• Assist in planning and execution of disposal tasks for unserviceable, aged, or defective explosive materials.
• Prepare disposal documentation, coordinate transportation logistics, and participate in site-level demolition tasks under minimal supervision.
• Maintain proper recordkeeping and regulatory reporting for all disposal activities in line with defense protocols.

Solid Rocket Propulsion System Integration:

• Carry out inspection and integration of solid rocket motor components, including propellant grains, igniters, seals, and thermal protection systems.
• Identify mismatches and tolerance issues during integration and recommend engineering drawing updates based on field experience.
• Create checklists, track progress, and ensure hardware compliance with design intent during each assembly stage.
• Support static testing, alignment verification, and dimensional integrity checks of propulsion systems.

Documentation, Reporting & Traceability:

• Maintain detailed records of explosive handling, assembly, and testing using structured documentation formats.
• Contribute to updates of SOPs, work instructions, and integration logs based on on-ground experience.
• Ensure traceability of explosive batches, hardware revisions, and integration configurations.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

• EngineerExplosive Handling
• Senior EngineerExplosive Handling
• Junior EngineerExplosive Handling
• Executive - Explosive Handling

Key Stakeholders - External:

• N/A

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Background:

• Diploma/BE/BTech in Mechanical, Chemical, or Ammunition Technology.

Work Experience:

• 25 years in integration/testing of explosives, warheads,motors and environmental testing

Industry Knowledge:

• Good understanding of warhead assembly, safety zoning, explosive limits, and hazard classification systems