Chemring Energetic Devices Employee Directory
Defense and Space ManufacturingIllinois, United States201-500 Employees
Chemring Energetic Devices is a defense and space manufacturing company based in Downers Grove, Illinois, with roots dating back to the 1950s. It designs and produces mission-critical ordnance, pyro-mechanical components, and electronics for aerospace and defense programs. The business is organized around four segments: aircraft life-support and egress devices for US pilots, pyro-mechanical components for missile platforms, space initiators with a sole-sourced supply, and portable testing equipment used by pilots before flight. The firm is recognized for its expertise in energetics engineering, applying physics-based analysis and internally developed models to design and troubleshoot complex pyro-mechanical systems. In April 2026, Chemring Energetic Devices announced the appointment of Shawn Milam-Shaffer as Human Resources Business Partner, reflecting ongoing organizational development.
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