Manufacturing Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Morrisville, NC
Salary
$89,000–$121,000 / yr
Posted
28 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manufacturing Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

Manufacturing Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems joins the Manufacturing team to support the Anduril Composites branch in North Carolina. This role involves managing the full manufacturing value-chain for composite and metallic structures, including MBOM management, work instruction creation, tool design, and process optimization. The engineer will work hands-on with technicians to build and insulate solid rocket motor cases and nozzles while serving as a conduit between engineering technical data packages and production teams. Key responsibilities include designing tooling for press molded parts, driving root cause analysis to eliminate production blockers, and developing processes to transition products from prototype phases into full production. Required skills include proficiency in CAD/CAM software like NX, ability to interpret GD&T drawings, and experience with metallic case and nozzle manufacturing processes such as autoclave processing and secondary bonding within an aerospace or defense context.

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Median $150000 from 76 postings across 7 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Build metallic and composite solid rocket motor cases and nozzles in coordination with design engineering releases.
  • Design specialized tooling required for the manufacturing of press molded parts.
  • Create technical documentation including work instructions, MBOMs, quality plans, and inspection requirements.
  • Act as a liaison between engineering data packages and technicians to ensure hardware is manufactured as designed.
  • Solve complex manufacturing problems in a schedule-driven environment while meeting strict quality specifications.
  • Develop manufacturing processes to reduce risk during the transition from prototype to full production.
  • Design and optimize work cells to maintain high levels of production efficiency and quality.
  • Lead root cause analysis (RCCA) with the quality team to eliminate recurring production blockers.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technology related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing solid rocket motor cases and/or nozzles.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T.
  • Proficiency in CAD/CAM software, with NX preferred.
  • Experience with MS Office and/or project management software.
  • Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.
  • Ability to relocate to Morrisville, NC if not already local.

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