Senior Scientist
Job Location:
Huntsville, AL - USA
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Job Summary
The Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team is on a mission to build next generation solid rocket motors for a safer more connected world. To achieve our vision of becoming a large-volume provider of tactical rocket motors we will develop differentiated products and services that maximize our customers capabilities and we will establish and maintain a reputation of Quality and Reliability.
Anduril Rocket Motor Systems is seeking a Lead Scientist to join our organization. The Rocket Motor Systems business line designs develops and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with numerous types of energetic materials and demonstrated expertise in one area of solid composite propellant manufacture and formulation. This role requires considerable knowledge of energetic materials chemistry significant experience in rocket motor manufacturing and demonstrated effectiveness as the principal investigator on internal research and development efforts.
- Execute production rocket motor contracts as the program propellant chemist.
- Act as the principal investigator on at least one internal research and development effort.
- Provide technical guidance on explosives chemistry and manufacturing.
- Maintain databases and analyze technical data to ensure specification and regulatory compliance.
- Support implementation of innovative techniques and technologies.
- Ph.D. in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field plus two years of experience; or a masters degree plus four years of experience; or a bachelors degree plus six years of experience.
- Minimum of two years of relevant experience within the aerospace/defense industry preferably in solid rocket motor production.
- Demonstrated expertise in some area of rocket motor manufacture e.g. composite propellants energetic materials case/nozzle/insulation design solid rocket motor manufacturing.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced challenging environment.
- Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemistry with a concentration in energetic materials polymer chemistry or reactive materials.
- Minimum of three years of relevant experience within the aerospace/defense industry preferably in solid rocket motor production.
- Demonstrated experience formulating propellants at laboratory or production size.
- Active DOD Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.
- At least one publication or presentation within the defense industry in a relevant journal or at a relevant conference.
US Salary Range
$129000 - $191000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
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