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Position Overview

The Director of Advanced Materials & Hypersonics will lead a high-performing team of engineers and material scientists focused on the development, qualification, and transition of advanced composite materials and manufacturing processes for ultra-high-temperature reentry and hypersonic applications. This role requires a forward-looking technical leader capable of guiding strategic R&D initiatives, building strong customer relationships across the DoD community, and driving execution excellence from concept through deployment.

Key Responsibilities

·       Provide strategic leadership for the development of advanced materials, thermal protection systems, and high-temperature composite structures supporting hypersonic and reentry programs.

·       Oversee all phases of material and process development, including concept exploration, architecture definition, design/build/test cycles, qualification, and transition to production.

·       Lead a multidisciplinary engineering and materials science team, ensuring strong collaboration, technical rigor, and professional development.

·       Engage with DoD customers, national laboratories, and industry partners to shape program requirements, influence technology roadmaps, and ensure alignment with mission priorities.

·       Drive proposal development, including technical volumes, cost strategies, and program execution plans for competitive DoD opportunities.

·       Ensure program execution excellence with attention to schedule, risk management, cost performance, and compliance with quality and security requirements.

Required Qualifications

·       Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to interface effectively with senior leadership, government stakeholders, and technical teams.

·       Demonstrated experience designing or architecting advanced material systems for high-temperature flight environments, including strategic reentry and hypersonic applications.

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