andurilindustries
Senior Scientist
At a Glance
- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama, United States; McHenry, Mississippi, United States
- Department
- Software
- Posted
- 2026-07-23T14:19:09-04:00
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Aerospace
- Banking
- Defense
- Education
- Engineering
- Finance
- Manufacturing
- Media
- Regulatory
Benefits & Perks
ensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to empl
Requirements
Demonstrated expertise in some area of rocket motor manufacture, e.g., composite propellants, energetic materials, case/nozzle/insulation design, solid rocket motor manufacturing.
in Chemistry with a concentration in energetic materials, polymer chemistry, or reactive materials.
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.
At Anduril, we invest in our people.
Responsibilities
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.
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.