David Grymonpre, Ph.D.
Chemical Engineer
Expertise:
- Chemical engineering in the defense industry
- Pyrotechnic chemical processing
- Munitions, warheads, and energetics
- Counter-IED product development
- Demilitarization program leadership
- Systems engineering for defense programs
- Propellant and deterrent formulation
- Environmentally friendly chemical substitution
- Interior ballistic and thermodynamic modeling
- Multi-site program and personnel management
Professional Summary:
David is a chemical engineer with in-depth expertise in defense-related research and development, including pyrotechnics, munitions, warheads, energetics, and counter-IED products. His career includes serving as Program Manager on the largest demilitarization contract awarded by the U.S. Army, leading a 5-year initiative across six operating facilities. In this role, he managed engineering, program controls, safety, quality, planning, and contracts. Dave has served as Lead Systems Engineer on several demilitarization and tank production programs, where he developed advanced propellant formulations and investigated deterrent compositions. His work also focused on environmentally conscious chemical replacements in propellants and performance prediction using interior ballistic and thermodynamic modeling. His combination of technical insight and large-scale program leadership makes him a seasoned expert in defense-sector chemical engineering.