# Senior Materials Engineer - Composites **Company**: Anduril **Location**: Costa Mesa, California, United States **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: $146,000-$194,000 USD **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Technology **Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/5147222007?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_e9f9d6a4-c5c ## Description Anduril's Materials Engineering team is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer with a background in structural composites to join our rapidly growing team. Our team plays a pivotal role in advancing the materials that are at the heart of Anduril's cutting-edge products, from autonomous aircraft to submarines. We aim to push the boundaries of what's possible in defence technology, delivering innovative solutions in months, not years. As a Materials and Process Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team where you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and optimisation of composite materials for our revolutionary products. The right person for this role has a solid understanding of materials science and composite manufacturing and an intrinsic drive to build on that foundation. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and is eager to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world applications, this role is for you. Responsibilities: - Develop and test new composite materials (thermosets and thermoplastics) to meet engineering and performance specifications for structural applications - Research, evaluate, and select composite materials and manufacturing processes based on mechanical properties, manufacturability, and cost considerations - Design and execute statistically-driven test plans, qualification envelopes, and characterisation campaigns to substantiate materials and processes - Develop, implement, and maintain technical specifications, engineering standards, and allowables for composite materials - Support redesign initiatives focused on cost reduction and high-rate composite manufacturing scalability - Lead failure analyses and root cause corrective action investigations for material-related issues - Document experimental procedures and results; present findings to technical teams, stakeholders, and leadership - Collaborate with materials engineering staff to identify, define, and fill technology gaps in materials capabilities - Coordinate with laboratory staff on materials and process characterisation activities - Support design engineering with materials selection, allowables development, and structural analysis - Partner with manufacturing engineering to improve processes, troubleshoot production issues, and facilitate operations - Work with quality assurance to drive specification compliance and support process audits - Support supplier development, qualification, and performance monitoring - Communicate technical risks to leadership and collaborate to overcome program roadblocks Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or higher in materials science, composites engineering, or a related field - A strong understanding of composite materials processing and characterisation techniques - 5-7 years of composite materials and process engineering experience - Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply engineering principles to practical applications - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges in a fast-paced environment - Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance as needed Preferred Qualifications: - Experience supporting structural analysis and statistical data reduction - Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) software and materials simulation tools - Hands-on experience with non-destructive testing, mechanical testing, and failure analysis techniques - Prior experience with qualification and process substantiation of new composite products - Demonstrated ownership of a comprehensive material characterisation effort - Working knowledge of composites manufacturing methods, design, and process substantiation US Salary Range: $146,000-$194,000 USD ## Skills ### Required - Materials Science - Composite Materials - Process Engineering - Structural Analysis - Materials Simulation - Non-Destructive Testing - Mechanical Testing - Failure Analysis ### Nice to have - Computer-Aided Design (CAD) - Materials Characterisation - Composites Manufacturing - Process Substantiation --- Source: [Apply at job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/5147222007?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)