Senior Materials Engineer - Composites

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
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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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Materials Engineer - Composites

Join Anduril’s Materials Engineering team as a Senior Materials Engineer specializing in composites, where you will contribute to the development and optimization of cutting-edge composite materials for revolutionary defense products. Your daily responsibilities include developing new composite materials, evaluating manufacturing processes, conducting rigorous testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality. You will need expertise in composite materials science, processing techniques, and a strong background in materials engineering, ideally with 5-7 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with CAD software, statistical data reduction tools, and hands-on experience with nondestructive testing are preferred. This role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where theoretical knowledge is applied to real-world challenges.

What you'll do

  • Develop and test new composite materials to meet engineering specifications.
  • Research and select optimal composite manufacturing processes based on cost and performance.
  • Design and execute test plans for material qualification and characterization.
  • Implement technical standards and allowables for composite materials.
  • Lead failure analysis investigations for material-related issues in production.
  • Support design engineering with materials selection and structural analysis.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in materials science, composites engineering, or related field.
  • 5-7 years of composite materials and process engineering experience.
  • Strong understanding of composite processing and characterization techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Experience developing and implementing technical specifications for composite materials.

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