Senior Scientist

Anduril

Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Base: $129,000 - $191,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
Solid composite propellant manufacture
Energetic materials chemistry expertise
Rocket motor manufacturing experience
Anduril's Rocket Motor Systems business line designs and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications

Job Summary

  • Anduril's Rocket Motor Systems business line designs and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications.
  • The role requires acting as the principal investigator on internal research and development efforts while executing production contracts.
  • Candidates must maintain databases and analyze technical data to ensure specification and regulatory compliance for highly capable autonomous robotics systems.

Matching Summary

Anduril's Rocket Motor Systems business line designs and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications.

Salary

Base: $129,000 - $191,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Top-tier benefits package available at little to no cost

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Solid composite propellant manufacture
  • Energetic materials chemistry expertise
  • Rocket motor manufacturing experience
  • Principal investigator on R&D efforts
  • Explosives chemistry technical guidance

Nice-to-have

  • Formulating propellants at production size
  • Publication in defense industry journals
  • Advanced materials and proprietary formulations
  • Fast-paced challenging environment adaptability

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field with 2 years experience
  • Minimum 2 years aerospace/defense industry experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in solid rocket motor manufacture
  • Ability to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Work Rights

Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret Security Clearance

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