ABOUT THE TEAM:
The Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team is on a mission to build next generation solid rocket motors for a safer, more connected world. To achieve our vision of becoming a large-volume provider of tactical rocket motors, we will develop differentiated products and services that maximize our customers’ capabilities, and we will establish and maintain a reputation of Quality and Reliability.
ABOUT THE JOB:
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will conduct and direct the 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, stress and thermal analysis principles, and technical leadership, 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:
Provide technical leadership and guidance to component-level design engineers. 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 systems and subsystems from cradle to grave. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS8+ 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. 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:
Technical leadership experience. 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.
