Scientific Principal, Aerospace

What you´ll do

• Researches and develops ground-breaking technologies Identifies opportunities for new technology, products or performance improvements.
• Leads multiple R&D projects critical to business.
• Actively makes specialized knowledge available to the organization.
• Acts as an ambassador for the scientific community of inside and out of Henkel.
• Identifies and engages valuable external partners.
• Supports project teams in solving problems.
• Secures IP position in own area of development.
• Contributes actively in scientific publications and forums with papers and presentations.
• Acts as a consultant for management and steering committees.

What makes you a good fit

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering or closely related discipline
• 7+ years' experience in scientific research or product development
• 5+ years' experience in aerospace preferred
• Strong technical and innovation expertise with a track record of delivering solutions
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills
• Demonstrated strength in teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance : affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary for this role is $130,000.00 - $150,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

JOB ID: 26093086

Job Locations: United States, CA, Bay Point, CA

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