Senior Scientist
$128,000–$171,000 year
On-siteHuntsville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Execute production rocket motor contracts as the program propellant chemist and act as the principal investigator on internal research and development efforts. Provide technical guidance on explosives chemistry and manufacturing while maintaining databases and analyzing technical data to ensure specification and regulatory compliance. Support the implementation of innovative techniques and technologies within the Rocket Motor Systems business line, which designs and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications. This role requires a Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field with extensive experience in energetic materials and rocket motor manufacturing, including the ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field plus two years of experience
- master's degree plus four years of experience
- bachelor's degree plus six years of experience
- Minimum of two years of relevant experience within the aerospace/defense industry
- preferably in solid rocket motor production
- Demonstrated expertise in some area of rocket motor manufacture
- e.g., composite propellants
- energetic materials
- case/nozzle/insulation design
- solid rocket motor manufacturing
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- the ability to operate in a fast-paced, challenging environment
- Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemistry with a concentration in energetic materials
- polymer chemistry
- reactive materials
- Minimum of three years of relevant experience within the aerospace/defense industry
- preferably in solid rocket motor production
- Demonstrated experience formulating propellants at laboratory or production size
- Active DOD Secret or Top-Secret security clearance
- At least one publication or presentation within the defense industry in a relevant journal or at a relevant conference
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