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Formulations Manager, Rocket Motor Systems

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Huntsville, Alabama, Uni... Tactical Recon & Strike : Rocket Motor Systems Engineering : Formulation 1d ago

Senior Scientist

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Huntsville, Alabama, Uni... Tactical Recon & Strike : Rocket Motor Systems Engineering : Formulation 1d ago

Formulations Manager, Rocket Motor Systems

Anduril Industries · Huntsville, Alabama, United States; McHenry, Mississippi, United States

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Tactical Recon & Strike : Rocket Motor Systems Engineering : Formulation Huntsville, AL Posted May 6, 2026

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

Anduril’s Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril – Rocket Motor Systems is seeking a 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

$144,000—$191,000 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:

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To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

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Senior Scientist

Anduril Industries · Huntsville, Alabama, United States; McHenry, Mississippi, United States

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Tactical Recon & Strike : Rocket Motor Systems Engineering : Formulation McHenry, MS Posted May 6, 2026

ABOUT THE TEAM

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril – Rocket Motor Systems is seeking a Lead Scientist to join our organization. The Rocket Motor Systems business line designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with numerous types of energetic materials and demonstrated expertise in one area of solid composite propellant manufacture and formulation. This role requires considerable knowledge of energetic materials chemistry, significant experience in rocket motor manufacturing, and demonstrated effectiveness as the principal investigator on internal research and development efforts.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Execute production rocket motor contracts as the program propellant chemist.
Act as the principal investigator on at least one internal research and development effort.
Provide technical guidance on explosives chemistry and manufacturing.
Maintain databases and analyze technical data to ensure specification and regulatory compliance.
Support implementation of innovative techniques and technologies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field plus two years of experience; or a master’s degree plus four years of experience; or a 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 and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret Security Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemistry with a concentration in energetic materials, polymer chemistry, or 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.

US Salary Range

$129,000—$191,000 USD

Benefits

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

Data Privacy

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

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