Benoit Jolicoeur has a master's degree in chemistry from the University of Montreal. He has been working for General Dynamics Ordnance and tactical systems – Canada since May 2011. As a chemist in the Research and Development department, he worked mainly to develop pyrotechnic compositions (standard tracers, infrared tracers and ingniters) and explosive compositions with low toxicity (priming compositions). He led pyrotechnic components assemblies and live firing tests. He designed and analyzed new energetic formulations for pyrotechnic and explosive devices.From May 2017 to December 2023, he was R&D Manager of the technologies section. He led a team of 17 chemists, engineers and technicians working in the field of internal ballistic, metallurgy, primary and secondary explosives, and pyrotechnics. He was also responsible of 4 laboratories including pyrotechnic R&D facilities and pilot scale explosive pouring facilities.Since January 2024, he is leading the engineering department at General Dynamics Ordnance and tactical systems – Canada. This group controls and improves production processes and products configuration.