Hazardous Materials Packaging Specialist

The role

The Hazardous Materials Packaging Specialist designs and implements packaging solutions for energetic materials, propellants, and small solid rocket motors. This role ensures products are protected during storage, handling, and shipment through material selection, design, and testing.

What you will do

• Design packaging systems for energetic articles, propellants, and small solid rocket motors
• Select packaging materials based on product fragility, weight, and chemical compatibility
• Use cushion curve data and drop height analysis to configure cushioning materials
• Produce packaging design packages including engineering drawings, BOMs, and work instructions
• Define preservation methods such as desiccants, moisture barrier bags, and inert gas purging
• Coordinate with chemists and engineers to evaluate material compatibility
• Investigate field returns and perform root cause analysis for packaging performance
• Plan and execute qualification testing such as UN performance tests
• Train production and shipping personnel on approved packaging assembly procedures
• Ensure packaging designs comply with DOT, IATA, and DoD military packaging standards

Required qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and State and Federal background checks
• Eligible to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses
• 3+ years of experience designing and developing industrial packaging
• Hands-on experience selecting and sizing cushioning materials
• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-2073-1 and UN dangerous goods packaging requirements
• Working knowledge of DOT 49 CFR hazardous materials regulations
• Current DOT Hazmat Employee training certificate (49 CFR 172.704) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Ability to produce packaging design documentation including drawings, work instructions, and BOMs
• Familiarity with ITAR/EAR export control requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience designing packaging for Class 1 (Explosives) articles, solid rocket motors, or pyrotechnic devices
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-810 military packaging and environmental standards
• Familiarity with ESD control program requirements
• Hands-on experience with UN packaging qualification testing or ASTM D4169 distribution simulation
• IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) certification
• Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) designation
• Prior experience in a defense manufacturing, ordnance, or aerospace environment
• Prior military logistics or ordnance MOS/rate

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and State and Federal background checks
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

About the company

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company. Voyager Energetics is a division seeking to build technologies that protect lives and expand frontiers.