Senior Mechanical Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead a team to conduct mechanical design and analysis of solid rocket motor components, including motor cases, nozzles, propellant grains, igniters, and/or ignition safety components.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to perform CAD design activities of mechanical components and finite element analysis of structural and thermal systems.
• Develop and implement the mechanical solution architecture working with a Chief Engineer.
• Plan the team’s tasks and deliverables to achieve project milestones, and maintain accountability for the team's schedule execution and quality of deliverables.
• Ensure functional design reviews are carried out, identify technical risks, and create mitigation plans.
• Generate, review, and release product definition packages (i.e. engineering drawings).
• Create reports and presentations documenting analysis and other supporting work.
• Present to peers and customers in design reviews.
• Support prototyping, manufacturing, and test operations onsite at our manufacturing facilities and suppliers’ facilities.
• Own the development of critical subsystems from cradle to grave.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience performing mechanical design and analysis.
• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar.
• Prior experience operating CAD software and/or FEA software.
• A solid understanding of hardware manufacturability and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to travel to other Anduril sites, customer sites, or supplier sites as business demand dictates. Anticipated 10-25% travel.
• Ability to obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exhibits strong initiative and ownership of tasks.
• Experience with NX CAD software and/or Abaqus FEA software.
• Certification in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Expertise in engineering tool development in Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, and/or Python.
• Experience with propulsion systems.

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development.
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax options.