Mechanical Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

Anduril

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• Mechanical engineer role designing and analyzing solid rocket motor components including cases, nozzles, propellant grains, and igniters for defense autonomous systems • Requires 5+ years of mechanical design/analysis experience, bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, and proficiency with CAD and FEA software • Responsibilities include CAD design, finite element analysis, engineering drawings, design reviews, and full subsystem development from conception through testing • Will support prototyping and manufacturing operations onsite at Anduril facilities and supplier locations • Part of Anduril's Tactical Recon & Strike division focused on building autonomous drones and solid rocket motors at scale for military applications

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will conduct mechanical design and analysis of solid rocket motor components, including motor cases, nozzles, propellant grains, igniters, and/or ignition safety components. The right person for this role has a strong command of mechanical design and stress and thermal analysis principles as well as a solid handle on the usage of tools common in industry. If you are someone who is hardware-focused and detail-oriented then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Perform CAD design activities of mechanical components.
Perform finite element analysis of structural and thermal systems.
Generate, review, and release product definition (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

5+ 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.

US Salary Range

$129,000—$171,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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Company:
Anduril
Location:
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Job Type:
Full-Time
Experience Level:
Senior
Source:
Greenhouse
Status:
Active

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