Staff Formulations Manager, Rocket Motor Systems

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

Staff Formulations Manager, Rocket Motor Systems

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

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 Staff 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 YOU’LL 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

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in rocket motor manufacture, composite propellants, and energetic materials.
• Active DOD Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

US Salary Range

$143,000 - $227,000 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 Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

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