Senior Materials & Process Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
McHenry, MS
Salary
$113,000–$149,000 / yr
Posted
60 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 Materials & Process Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

Senior Materials & Process Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems will serve as the technical authority for the Rocket Motor Systems team, establishing essential infrastructure to scale rocket motor systems from prototype to high-rate production. The role involves developing material specifications for propellants, cases, and thermal protection systems while creating process specifications for manufacturing operations like composite fabrication and propellant processing. Key responsibilities include leading materials characterization programs, conducting root cause analyses, and standardizing work instructions into configuration-controlled documentation. The candidate will utilize expertise in mechanical testing, thermal analysis, rheology, and NDI techniques such as X-ray and ultrasonic scans. Required skills include technical writing, manufacturing troubleshooting, and knowledge of standards like CMH-17 and JANNAF. This role solves critical engineering challenges by ensuring material integrity and process reliability for advanced solid rocket motor components in a defense context.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain material specifications for rocket motor components including propellants, cases, and thermal protection systems.
  • Create process specifications for manufacturing operations such as propellant processing, composite fabrication, and heat treatment.
  • Establish standard acceptance test procedures and non-destructive inspection techniques for incoming materials and finished hardware.
  • Convert informal work instructions into formal, configuration-controlled engineering documentation with defined process windows.
  • Lead material characterization programs and develop design allowables based on industry standards like CMH-17 and JANNAF.
  • Serve as the technical authority for material selection and manufacturing troubleshooting for design and production teams.
  • Manage supplier relationships and lead qualification activities to move products from development to production readiness.
  • Conduct failure investigations and root cause analyses for material-related anomalies during formal review boards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of materials and process engineering experience in aerospace, propulsion, or defense applications.
  • Proven experience developing material specifications and process specifications for production programs.
  • Strong technical writing skills and attention to detail for creating configuration-controlled documentation.
  • Experience with material characterization, testing, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to lead root cause investigations and participate in review boards like MRB and FRB.
  • Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

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