Formulations Manager, Rocket Motor Systems
Core
Lead a team of formulators to execute production, development, and research programs for next-generation solid rocket motors and energetic materials.
Role type
Senior technical functional manager for solid propellant formulation
Builds
Next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications
Domain
Defense technology / Propellant chemistry and energetic materials
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Propellant chemistry and processing, solid composite propellant manufacture and formulation, rocket motor testing, team leadership and mentorship, budget management, process creation and implementation, energetic operations safety compliance
Preferred skills
Rocket motor manufacture, composite propellants, energetic materials expertise, active DOD Secret or Top Secret security clearance
Technologies
Chemical instrumentation, new building/facilities planning, capital equipment procurement
Responsibilities
Lead a team of 3-5 formulators in executing propellant programs; Maintain compliance of acceptable explosive sensitivity limits; Manage group budget and allocate resources; Create new processes and procedures; Approve business-critical functions including statement of work accuracy, energetic operations safety board, material acceptance, and capital expenses
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities