Analytical Chemist

The role

The Analytical Chemist will perform analytical testing, quality analyses, and compatibility testing to support Solid Rocket Motor manufacture. This role includes method development, writing SOPs, and maintaining analytical instrumentation.

What you will do

• Test incoming materials and materials needing recertification according to material specifications and SOPs.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments.
• Perform chemical compatibility testing on materials for Solid Rocket Motors.
• Input and review data in LIMS system and create reports.
• Assist in routine maintenance and calibration schedule for analytical instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot issues with analytical instrumentation.
• Participate in safety programs, perform instrument audits, and maintain a safe laboratory environment.
• Analyze data for a variety of instrumentation and test methods.
• Communicate lab capabilities and test results to engineers and formulators.
• Develop and implement analytical methods for chemical and physical testing.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, or a related field
• 3 - 5 years of lab experience
• Analytical Instrumentation experience
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a very fast-paced organization with minimal oversight
• Capable of lifting at least 40 pounds
• Withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands with a variety of tooling
• Must be a U.S. Person
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in chemistry, or a related field
• Experience with solid rocket propellants or similar energetic materials
• Experience working in a laboratory in support of manufacturing
• Experience with analytical instrumentation including FTIR, SDT, IC, HPLC, GC/MS, VTS, Viscometers, Auto titrators, Karl Fischer Titrator

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Rocket Motor Systems group designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications.