Formulations Manager, Solid Rocket Propellants

Anduril; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 143,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is recruiting a Staff Formulations Manager for its Rocket Motor Systems group in Huntsville, AL. The role leads 3-5 formulators, guiding production, development, and research of solid rocket propellants, while ensuring safety and compliance with explosive limits.

A chemistry/engineering background and ability to obtain clearance are required. The position emphasizes budget management, process development, and the ability to implement new procedures in a fast-growing business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Propellant formulation

Budget management

Process development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Chemical instrumentation

Job description

Anduril Industries is recruiting a Staff Formulations Manager for its Rocket Motor Systems group in Huntsville, AL. The role leads 3-5 formulators, guiding production, development, and research of solid rocket propellants, while ensuring safety and compliance with explosive limits.

A chemistry/engineering background and ability to obtain clearance are required. The position emphasizes budget management, process development, and the ability to implement new procedures in a fast-growing business