Lead Formulations Manager, Solid Rocket Motors

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril – Rocket Motor Systems is seeking a Staff Formulations Manager to lead a small team of formulators in pushing forward next-generation solid rocket motor formulations. The role emphasizes safety, process development, and rigorous technical leadership to deliver high-assurance propulsion solutions.

You will oversee critical programs, manage budgets, and establish new procedures across a fast-growing business line while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in defense and

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.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and execution.

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

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Job description

Anduril – Rocket Motor Systems is seeking a Staff Formulations Manager to lead a small team of formulators in pushing forward next-generation solid rocket motor formulations. The role emphasizes safety, process development, and rigorous technical leadership to deliver high-assurance propulsion solutions.

You will oversee critical programs, manage budgets, and establish new procedures across a fast-growing business line while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in defense and