Formulations Manager, Rocket Motor Systems
Huntsville, AL - USA
Job Summary
ABOUT THE TEAM
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.
ABOUT THE JOB
Anduril Rocket Motor Systems is seeking a Formulations Manager to join our organization. The Rocket Motor Systems group designs develops and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications at Anduril. The ideal candidate has both experience with energetic materials and solid composite propellant manufacture and formulation and previous technical functional management experience. This role requires in-depth knowledge of propellant chemistry/processing robust experience in rocket motor testing and the ability to lead and mentor a team of formulators.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Lead a team of 3-5 formulators in executing production development and research propellant programs and projects.
- Maintain compliance of acceptable explosive sensitivity limits for safe scaleup and manufacture of multiple solid propellant formulations.
- Manage group budget and properly allocate resources to ensure the success of critical contracts and efforts.
- Regularly create new processes and procedures from scratch and implement them across a rapidly-growing business line.
- Act in an approval role for business-critical functions such as:
- statement of work accuracy.
- energetic operations safety board.
- material acceptance compatibility and sensitivity.
- capital expenses including new buildings/facilities new equipment and new chemical instrumentation.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
- U.S. citizenship is required as this position will access export-controlled and sensitive data.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
- Demonstrated technical leadership and ability to solve complex problems.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced challenging environment.
- Demonstrated technical leadership and execution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in rocket motor manufacture composite propellants and energetic materials.
- Active DOD Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
US Salary Range
$144000 - $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:
Benefits
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Required Experience:
Manager