Senior Explosive Operations Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
18 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Explosive Operations Engineer

Senior Explosive Operations Engineer The Senior Explosive Operations Engineer joins the Explosives Engineering & Operations team to support the safe development, testing, and fielding of explosive systems across multiple product lines. This role involves moving explosive capabilities from development into test and field environments by building compliant, executable operations that meet rigorous safety standards. The engineer will plan and execute explosives operations in lab, range, and field settings while managing site laydowns, blast considerations, and quantity-distance evaluations. Key responsibilities include overseeing storage, inventory, and security, as well as training others on safe handling. The role requires expertise in DoD, ATF/ATFE, DOT, and OSHA regulations to ensure compliance across land, sea, and air domains. Essential skills include technical judgment, cross-functional collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams, and experience managing explosive materials in austere environments to solve complex defense technology challenges.

What you'll do

  • Plan, organize, and execute explosives operations across lab, test, and field environments for various product lines.
  • Manage explosive storage including inventory, security, inspections, and forecasting.
  • Ensure all operations comply with DoD, ATF/ATFE, DOT, OSHA, and internal safety requirements.
  • Conduct range safety activities and perform quantity-distance evaluations and other mitigation strategies.
  • Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for explosives handling and safety.
  • Train and instruct personnel on safe handling and operational execution of explosive materials.
  • Translate complex customer and program requirements into actionable, real-world operational plans.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on explosives safety, compliance, and risk mitigation.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in explosives operations including safety, storage, transportation, and test or field execution.
  • Hands-on experience executing or supporting explosive operations in operational, test, range, or field environments.
  • Working knowledge of DoD, ATF/ATFE, DOT, and OSHA regulations regarding explosives and energetic materials.
  • Experience developing or enforcing SOPs, safety practices, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and program teams.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%–50%, including domestic test sites and occasional international travel.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (DoD Secret or DOE L).
  • Military EOD or equivalent background, Bachelor's degree in engineering, or active Top Secret/DOE Q clearance (preferred).

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