Aerojet-General Corporation Azusa, California
The Aerojet-General Chemical Division, Azusa, California, is the center of chemical and developmental research activities for the company. The staff is the largest in the rocket industry. The tasks assigned to this group are far more extensive than those offered by propellant studies alone. Current problems offering challenge and opportunity for the chemist and chemical engineer include: • Phase Studies of Inorganic Crystals • Studies of Inorganic and Organic Composition Modifiers • Synthesis of New Polymers and High-TemperatureResistant Elastomers • Studies on the Rates of Polymer Reactions, Including Degradation . Studies of the Mechanical Behavior of Polymers and Fillers as Related to the Chemical Structure of the Polymers and Temperature • Thermodynamic Calculations and Associated Calorimetry • Studies on Viscometry, Rheology and Thixotropy • Research and Development of Sea Water Desalination Processes • Development of Special Purpose Sea-Water-Activated Batteries
• Development of Thermally Regenerated Batteries • Research and Development of Specialized Analytical Processes and Instrumentation • Development of Gas Générants for Mechanical Devices • Synthesis of New Organic and Inorganic Chemicals • Design and Development of Chemical Processes from Laboratory through Production Plant
The facilities provided for the performance of these tasks are modern. The equipment is the latest and best available. The continued growth of the company offers many opportunities for advancement. Individual initiative and creativity are encouraged and are appropriately recognized. The Azusa area, located approximately 30 miles east of Los Angeles, offers a wide variety of living accommodations ranging from rural to metropolitan. Southern California, famous for its climate and recreational opportunities, is also noted for one of the best school systems in the nation.
An equal opportunity
employer
For further information contact: R. C. Smith Engineering Placement Aerojet-General Corporation Box 296-C, Azusa, California 14
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