Mechanical Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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.

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TL;DR · Mechanical Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

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As a Mechanical Engineer at Rocket Motor Systems, you will join a dedicated team focused on the design and analysis of solid rocket motor components. Your responsibilities include conducting CAD design activities for mechanical parts, performing finite element analysis for structural and thermal systems, generating engineering drawings, and overseeing critical subsystems from inception to completion. Ideal candidates possess 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and analysis, a strong understanding of hardware manufacturability and GD&T, and proficiency with NX CAD software and Abaqus FEA. Experience with propulsion systems and certification in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing are also required. This role involves significant detail-oriented work on high-scale projects within the aerospace industry.

Skills

NX Abaqus Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Propulsion Systems CAD Finite Element Analysis Engineering Drawings

What you'll do

Conduct mechanical design and analysis of solid rocket motor components.
Perform finite element analysis for structural and thermal systems.
Generate, review, and release engineering drawings for product definition.
Own the development lifecycle of critical subsystems from concept to completion.
Utilize NX CAD software and Abaqus FEA for design and analysis tasks.

What we're looking for

5+ years of mechanical design and analysis experience.
Proficiency in NX CAD software and Abaqus FEA software.
Strong understanding of hardware manufacturability and GD&T certification.
Experience with propulsion systems and thermal system analysis.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.