VP, Thermal Protection Products — Hypersonics & Rockets

Cambium; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) matching

Professional development reimbursement

Equity opportunity

Job summary

Cambium is seeking a Vice President, Thermal Protection Products, to help build our thermal protection materials and products business in support of solid rocket motor, hypersonics, and other high-temperature defense and aerospace programs.

This role will build our thermal protection products business — taking materials research and product development into next-generation products for solid rocket motors, hypersonics, and high-temperature performance applications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant technical experience in thermal protection materials as engineer or scientist.
• 5+ years of commercially relevant product expertise in thermal protection materials for solid rocket motors, ablatives, and hypersonics.
• Experience leading the development and commercial transition of novel thermal protection products.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, collaborate, and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication across teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Master's or PhD degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be the commercial lead for the development of thermal protection products from concept to production.
• Partner with R&D to prioritize and resource thermal protection efforts.
• Build and own strategic relationships to advance Cambium’s products in markets.
• Set a commercial direction for solid rocket motor and hypersonics products.
• Identify opportunities for new thermal protection products and support solicitations.

Skills

Thermal protection expertise

Cross-functional leadership

Technical communication

Education

Master's or PhD in a technical field

Job description

Cambium is seeking a Vice President, Thermal Protection Products, to help build our thermal protection materials and products business in support of solid rocket motor, hypersonics, and other high-temperature defense and aerospace programs.

This role will build our thermal protection products business — taking materials research and product development into next-generation products for solid rocket motors, hypersonics, and high-temperature performance applications.