Senior Equipment Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: McHenry, MS
Salary: $113,000–$149,000 / yr
Posted: today

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This role $131k

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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Equipment Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

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As a Senior Equipment Engineer at Anduril’s Rocket Motor Systems team, you will design, commission, and upgrade Solid Rocket Motor production equipment in McHenry, MS. You’ll lead vendor management from RFP to SAT for high-value projects, coordinate onsite commissioning efforts with various engineering teams, and conduct root cause analysis to ensure long-term reliability. The role requires expertise in electrical engineering, PLC programming, controls integration, and safety devices, along with proficiency in Siemens PLCs and 3D CAD software like NX. This position addresses the critical need for high-rate production automation in a rapidly scaling manufacturing environment.

Skills

PLC Siemens PLC programming CAD NX Robotics I/O blocks Safety devices Estops Door interlocks Light curtains LIDAR scanners Trap keys Electrical Engineering Automation equipment Controls integration 3D CAD

What you'll do

Design, commission, and upgrade Solid Rocket Motor production equipment.
Lead vendor management from SOW to SAT for automation projects.
Coordinate onsite commissioning efforts involving multiple engineering disciplines.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for equipment failures.
Ensure long-term reliability of production equipment through rapid resolution strategies.

What we're looking for

6+ years of experience in designing and commissioning automation equipment.
Proficient in controls integration including PLCs, control panels, robots, etc.
Solid understanding of safety devices such as Estops, door interlocks, light curtains.
Successfully managed an integrator from RFQ through SAT for a $500k+ CapEx project.
Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States permanently.