Materials and Process Engineer, Air Dominance and Strike

Job Summary

The Materials and Process Engineer will be part of the Air Dominance and Strike Aerostructures Engineering Team, responsible for designing and analyzing advanced structural parts for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Material & Process Ownership

• Select materials and ensure compliance for primary and secondary structural parts, working with structures engineers from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing and production.
• Execute established processes for bonding, surface preparation, coatings, fastening, and composite layup on airframe hardware.
• Contribute to structural trade studies, evaluating material and process choices against weight, performance, manufacturability, cost, and schedule.
• Apply design-for-manufacturing principles to ensure structural solutions are producible at scale.

Standards, Documentation & Vendor Interface

• Develop material and process standards, approved materials lists, and common procedures for air vehicle programs.
• Author technical documentation sections, such as specifications, procedures, test reports, and vendor requirements.
• Review vendor and subcontractor build records for materials and process compliance.

Testing & Characterization

• Design and conduct testing to characterize materials and process performance, including bond strength, mechanical properties, and environmental exposure.
• Collaborate with internal and external test labs on characterization and failure analysis.
• Analyze test data, draw engineering conclusions, and communicate findings to structures and manufacturing engineering teams.

Manufacturing & Integration Support

• Provide onsite engineering support during manufacturing and integration, addressing process issues, dispositioning non-conformances, and collaborating with structures and manufacturing teams.
• Participate in failure reviews and root cause investigations with senior engineers.

Requirements

• B.S. in Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or a related industry.
• Foundational knowledge of materials science and structural engineering principles.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes for airframe hardware.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with fabrication tools, such as mills, lathes, and drills.
• Familiarity with structural testing methods and experimentation.
• Experience with composites design, fabrication, or testing.
• Exposure to Siemens NX or similar CAD software.
• Experience with fast-paced prototype fabrication.
• Knowledge of high-temperature materials selection.
• Familiarity with material characterization techniques.

Benefits

Anduril offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, equity grants, and top-tier benefits for full-time employees.

Salary Range

$129,000-$171,000 USD