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 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.

Who We Are:

Cogent Biosciences is a publicly traded biotechnology company focused on developing novel precision therapies to treat a broad range of patients with unmet medical needs. Cogent’s lead program, bezuclastinib, is designed to selectively and potently inhibit exon 17 mutations found within the KIT receptor tyrosine kinase, including KIT D816V. KIT D816V is responsible for driving a rare and serious condition called Systemic Mastocytosis, and exon 17 mutations are also found in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), a type of cancer with strong dependence on oncogenic KIT signaling. Bezuclastinib has exhibited promising initial data across all three trials: APEX in AdvSM, SUMMIT in NonAdvSM, and PEAK in GIST, including an encouraging safety profile across 600+ patients in single-agent and combination dosing. 

The Role: 

We are seeking an Experienced Computational Chemist who thrives at the intersection of molecular modeling, data‑driven decision making, and innovative drug design. In this role, you will directly influence discovery programs by generating actionable structure‑based insights, developing predictive models, and partnering with multidisciplinary teams to guide molecular design from hits to optimized leads. This is a full-time, on-site position based at our R&D facility in Boulder, Colorado.

Responsibilities:

Vast is looking for a Senior Polymer Chemist, reporting to the Non-Metallic Materials & Processes Lead, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 

This role supports toxicity and contamination control for Haven-1, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for crew members in orbit. 

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct research on advanced polymer materials-including composites, coatings, and elastomers- with a focus on chemical stability, thermal decomposition, and outgassing/off-gassing behavior under aerospace-relevant conditions
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, including SIFT-MS, TGA, FTIR, and TGA-FTIR
• Calibrate, validate, and optimize performance of analytical instruments; ensure high reliability and data integrity
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues; liaise with vendors, technical support, stakeholders as needed
• Develop, refine, and validate methods for evolved gas analysis (EGA) and real-time volatile detection, including off-gas testing protocols using SIFT-MS
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including materials, thermal, and systems engineers, to integrate findings into broader design and testing efforts
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements related to materials and chemical analysis

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field
• 3+ years of industrial or research experience in polymer characterization and analytical method development
• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining TGA, FTIR, GC-MS, HPLC-MS, and SIFT-MS or CIMS instrumentation
• Strong foundation in thermal analysis and gas-phase chemical detection

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Masters degree or PhD in Polymer Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry preferred 
• Expertise in SIFT-MS, TGA-FTIR, or TGA-MS data acquisition, method development, and result interpretation
• Advanced knowledge of polymer degradation mechanisms and desorption processes
• Experience validating analytical protocols and conducting method development for off-gassing and thermal stability testing
• Familiarity with NASA-STD-6001B for flammability, off-gassing, and material selection of non-metallic materials
• Familiarity with MAPTIS for material screening, evaluation, and compliance
• Strong data analysis skills, including statistical modeling and use of Design of Experiments (DoE)
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Experience in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, ideally in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
• Experience with identifying and investigating chemical ionization mechanisms (e.g., proton/electron transfer, adduct formation, dissociative electron transfer, hydride association) relevant to polymer off-gassing and degradation

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Specific certifications, as appropriate

Quantum computing holds the promise of humanity’s mastery over the natural world, but only if we can build a real quantum computer. PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the first real, useful quantum computers, capable of delivering the world-changing applications that the technology has long promised.  We know that means we will need to build a system with roughly 1 million qubits that supports fault tolerant error correction within a scalable architecture, and a data center footprint.

By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today’s most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more.

PsiQuantum has determined the fastest path to delivering a useful quantum computer, years earlier than the rest of the industry. Our architecture is based on silicon photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components at Tier-1 semiconductor fabs such as GlobalFoundries where we leverage high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are already producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. We also benefit from the quantum mechanics reality that photons don’t feel heat or electromagnetic interference, allowing us to take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems and industry standard fiber connectivity.

In 2024, PsiQuantum announced two government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first Quantum Data Centers and utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia and Chicago, Illinois. Both projects are backed by nations that understand quantum computing’s potential impact and the need to scale this technology to unlock that potential. And we won’t just be building the hardware, but also the fault tolerant quantum applications that will provide industry-transforming results.

Quantum computing is not just an evolution of the decades-old advancement in compute power. It provides the key to mastering our future, not merely discovering it. The potential is enormous, and we have the plan to make it real. Come join us.

There’s much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey!

Job Summary:

Are you eager to revolutionize life sciences using the transformative power of quantum computing? As a Quantum Life Sciences Chemist, you will lead efforts at the intersection of quantum computing, computational chemistry, and biology, solving critical challenges in drug design, biomolecular modeling, and biological systems simulation. By integrating quantum algorithms with established life sciences methodologies, you will pioneer new approaches to address complex problems in pharmaceuticals, biomaterials, and bioinformatics. Join our interdisciplinary team to advance quantum-enabled innovations and shape the future of life sciences.

At PsiQuantum’s Quantum Solutions team, your role will focus on bridging the gap between fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC) and established computational chemistry and life sciences tools. You will integrate these approaches with machine learning to explore novel workflows for quantum-informed drug discovery and biomolecular modeling. Your expertise in theoretical and computational chemistry will enable you to connect quantum-computed molecular insights with complex biological systems, driving advancements in drug design, biomaterials, and other critical areas within the life sciences.

This position requires a PhD in computational chemistry, biophysics, or a closely related field, preferably with postdoctoral research experience (although postdoc experience is not mandatory). We are looking for a curious, creative, and interdisciplinary thinker with a strong foundation in computational methodologies applicable to life sciences. The ideal candidate should be an avid reader of scientific literature, possess expert-level hands-on coding experience (e.g., Python, Fortran, C++), and have demonstrated skills in developing and applying computational techniques. Experience contributing to scientific software or modeling workflows is a plus. While prior knowledge of quantum information and fault-tolerant quantum computing is highly preferred, it is not required.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct innovative research, literature analysis, problem solving, and quantum workflow design in the areas of quantum-informed biomolecular modeling, drug discovery, and computational chemistry.
• Collaborate with quantum algorithm experts to identify areas where quantum computing can have the greatest impact in computational chemistry, biology, and life sciences.
• Contribute expertise in conventional (non-quantum-computing) algorithms to the development of in-house quantum algorithms. Serve as a technical lead in customer projects by collaborating with customers’ teams to integrate quantum computing-produced computational outputs into conventional life sciences workflows.
• Serve as a liaison between partner teams and PsiQuantum’s quantum information experts for innovative algorithm selection, development, and prioritization relevant to life sciences.
• Develop computational workflows that combine best-in-class conventional approaches (e.g., through high-performance computing (HPC)) with the breakthrough computational abilities of FTQC to reshape how quantum workflows are designed for life sciences applications.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in computational quantum chemistry and biomolecular modeling for PsiQuantum’s Quantum Solutions team, staying updated on recent academic literature, trends, and tools in life sciences.
• Foster collaboration across teams to maximize the impact of quantum algorithms and quantum computing-generated data in life sciences applications.
• Help shape external-facing materials that champion the applications of FTQC in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries (for key opinion leaders, media, and partners).
• Build and maintain external partnerships and collaborations on the topic, which can include meetings, group problem-solving sessions, or drafting research proposals, among others.
• Create organized internal reports and thoroughly document progress on assigned tasks.

Experience/Qualifications:

Required:

• Ph.D. in computational chemistry, biophysics, bioinformatics, or a closely related field, with a strong focus on computational methodology development, and 0 to 6 years of post-PhD (postdoctoral or industrial) experience.
• Hands-on experience with modeling and simulation of biological systems, such as protein-ligand interactions, enzymatic reactions, or biomolecular dynamics.
• Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and dynamic team environment.
• Expert-level Python coding skills with experience in scientific libraries relevant to life sciences.
• Proven ability to stay updated on recent academic literature and trends in computational chemistry and biomolecular modeling.

Preferred:

• Strong foundational knowledge of quantum chemistry methods (e.g., DFT, coupled cluster theory, or wavefunction-based approaches) and molecular simulation techniques as applied to biomolecular systems.
• Experience with free energy perturbation (FEP), molecular docking, or similar computational techniques for drug discovery.
• Experience with machine learning (ML) techniques in computational drug discovery, biomolecular modeling, or structural biology.
• Experience with coding GPU-accelerated molecular simulations.
• Familiarity with hybrid quantum-classical methodologies, such as QM/MM, applied to biomolecular systems.
• Knowledge of quantum embedding theories (e.g., DMET, embedded correlated wavefunctions) and their application to large, complex biomolecular systems.
• Hands-on experience with quantum computing or quantum algorithms, especially as applied to biological or chemical systems.
• General understanding of light-matter interactions or electronic excitations relevant to biological or chemical systems, such as energy transfer or photochemical processes.
• Familiarity with advanced quantum mechanical methods (e.g., CASCI, CASSCF) and their relevance to modeling enzymatic reactions or metal-containing biomolecules.
• Demonstrated scientific communication skills through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or collaboration with industry partners.
• Expert-level C++ or Fortran coding skills.

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com.

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.

Treeline Biosciences, a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing precision medicines, is seeking an experienced small molecule process chemist to drive the development, scale-up, and commercial readiness of our small molecule, clinical-stage portfolio. This role centers around close collaboration with the medicinal chemistry team within the discovery portfolio. Additionally, the role is critical to ensuring clinical supply and commercial readiness for identified programs and ensuring that drug substance manufacturing processes meet quality, regulatory, safety, scalability, and scalability expectations. 

About the Position

Senior Scientist / Principal Scientist – Process Chemistry (Discovery Process Research)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced synthetic chemist to join our Process Chemistry (Discovery Process Research) team supporting drug discovery programs. This role focuses on route invention, reaction development, and scalable synthesis of key intermediates and drug candidates.

The scientist will lead from the bench within our project-based research and development organization, designing and executing synthetic strategies that enable discovery programs. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Medicinal Chemistry, DMPK, Toxicology, Drug Product, and Analytical Sciences to develop practical routes that support SAR exploration and deliver material for biological and early toxicology studies. The role emphasizes modern synthetic methodologies, efficient route design, and early scalability assessment.

Scientific Impact

• Enable drug discovery through innovative synthetic strategy. Develop creative and efficient routes that accelerate SAR exploration, enable rapid evaluation of new chemical matter, and deliver material for early toxicology studies.
• Solve complex synthetic challenges. Apply modern synthetic methodologies to access structurally complex molecules and support emerging therapeutic modalities.
• Translate discovery chemistry into scalable processes. Design practical routes that support both rapid compound synthesis and early-stage scale-up.
• Advance cross-disciplinary drug discovery. Partner closely with discovery scientists to translate synthetic innovation into therapeutic progress.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with medicinal chemistry partners to support candidate selection and developability assessments.  Advise and assist with sourcing scaffolds and intermediates as appropriate. 
• Design and execute route scouting and synthetic strategies for drug candidates and key intermediates.
• Design and optimize chemical transformations and scalable synthetic routes to enable efficient and robust processes for discovery and early development programs.
• Enable rapid compound synthesis and methodologies to support SAR campaigns and discovery timelines.
• Apply modern synthetic technologies to address complex synthetic challenges.
• Support multi-gram to kilogram-scale synthesis for biological and toxicology studies.
• Manage external partners and cultivate strong, collaborative relationships to support program objectives.
• Contribute to early CMC understanding, including impurity identification and process considerations.
• Communicate results through technical reports, documentation, and presentations.
• May be involved with preparations for the first GMP synthesis of a clincial candidate for Phase 1 trials.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to support program needs, including on-site support at manufacturing plants and partner collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or related discipline with 3–8+ years of relevant industry or postdoctoral experience; M.S. with 6–10+ years of industry experience also considered.
• Strong expertise in synthetic organic chemistry, reaction development, and route design.
• Experience with complex molecule synthesis and route optimization.
• Familiarity with scale-up considerations and impurity control in chemical processes.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional discovery teams.
• Experience working with and managing external CDMO partners. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project leadership skills with the ability to manage complex timelines, multiple stakeholders, and evolving program priorities. 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a proven ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, science-driven environment. 
• High level of personal integrity, commitment to excellence and to our patients 

Desired Experience

• Experience with modern synthetic methodologies and technologies (e.g., catalysis, flow chemistry, photochemistry, high-throughput experimentation, as well as other techniques).
• Experience enabling synthesis of structurally complex drug candidates or emerging modalities.
• Demonstrated creative problem solving in synthetic chemistry.

This position is classified as exempt. The anticipated annual base salary range for candidates who will work in San Diego is $166,380 to $189,533. The final base salary offered to the successful candidate will be dependent upon several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, and other factors. Treeline Biosciences is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other cities or states.

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