Description
Anduril – Rocket Motor Systems is seeking a Lead Scientist to join our organisation.
The Rocket Motor Systems business line designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defence 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.
Responsibilities
- 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 analyse technical data to ensure specification and regulatory compliance.
- Support implementation of innovative techniques and technologies.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field plus two years of experience; or a master’s degree plus four years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree plus six years of experience.
- Minimum of two years of relevant experience within the aerospace/defence 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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/defence 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 defence industry in a relevant journal or at a relevant conference.
Benefits
Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including a comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) to support health, recovery, and overall well-being.