Lead Research Scientist – Disruptor Tech & Ballistics

University of Alabama in Huntsville; Alabama; On-site; USD 150,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is seeking a specialist to provide technical leadership and operational oversight for research into advanced disruptor technologies and explosive systems. You will plan, execute, and manage complex experiments including fluid jets, shock waves, and ballistics, and deliver high-quality documentation and briefings to sponsors and stakeholders.

As the SME, you will drive innovation, ensure technical excellence in experimental testing and analysis, and

Qualifications

• Strong background and extensive professional experience with disruptor technologies, explosives, fluid jets, and ballistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and management of operations of research activities while providing technical leadership in support of the development, design, and testing of fluid jets, shock waves, internal and terminal ballistics, and explosive tools.
• Plan, execute, implement, and manage experimental tests, including experiment design, test configuration, instrumentation, and data acquisition.
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, test reports, and briefings, and present research results to government sponsors and technical peers.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in disruptor technologies and characterization.

Skills

Disruptor tech

Job description

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is seeking a specialist to provide technical leadership and operational oversight for research into advanced disruptor technologies and explosive systems. You will plan, execute, and manage complex experiments including fluid jets, shock waves, and ballistics, and deliver high-quality documentation and briefings to sponsors and stakeholders.

As the SME, you will drive innovation, ensure technical excellence in experimental testing and analysis, and