Senior Scientist

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Huntsville, AL · McHenry
Salary: $129,000–$191,000 / yr
Posted: today

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Below market

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Scientist

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Anduril’s Rocket Motor Systems team is seeking a Lead Scientist to drive the design, development, and manufacturing of next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications. This senior-level role involves executing production contracts as the program propellant chemist, leading internal research initiatives, providing technical guidance on explosives chemistry, maintaining compliance with specifications and regulations through data analysis, and implementing innovative technologies. The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related fields, with expertise in energetic materials and solid rocket motor manufacturing. They should possess strong problem-solving skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment, ideally with an active DOD Secret security clearance.

Skills

Chemistry EnergeticMaterials SolidRocketMotors Propellants PolymerChemistry ReactiveMaterials DataAnalysis RegulatoryCompliance InnovativeTechniques CI/CD Databases Python PostgreSQL MSSQL

What you'll do

Execute production rocket motor contracts as the program propellant chemist.
Act as principal investigator on internal research and development efforts.
Provide technical guidance on explosives chemistry and manufacturing processes.
Maintain databases and analyze data for specification and regulatory compliance.
Support implementation of innovative techniques in solid rocket motor technology.

What we're looking for

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field plus 2 years of experience.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience within aerospace/defense industry, preferably in solid rocket motor production.
Demonstrated expertise in areas like composite propellants, energetic materials, case/nozzle/insulation design.
Proven problem-solving skills and ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments.
Active DOD Secret security clearance required.

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