Senior Mechanical Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
144 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $170k
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This role pays more than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $170k versus about $172k for comparable roles.

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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 Mechanical Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems As a Senior Mechanical Engineer on the Rocket Motor Systems team, you will lead a group in the mechanical design and analysis of solid rocket motor components, including cases, nozzles, propellant grains, and igniters. You will be responsible for developing mechanical solution architectures, performing CAD designs, and conducting finite element analysis of structural and thermal systems. Your daily work involves managing project milestones, identifying technical risks, creating product definition packages, and supporting manufacturing and test operations at various facilities. The role requires expertise in hardware manufacturability, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and proficiency with tools such as NX CAD, Abaqus FEA, MATLAB, or Python. You will solve complex engineering challenges related to propulsion systems while ensuring the quality and reliability of next-generation solid rocket motors for tactical applications.

What does a Mechanical Engineer earn in California?

Median $150000 from 38 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead a team in performing CAD design and finite element analysis for structural and thermal systems.
  • Develop and implement mechanical solution architectures in collaboration with the Chief Engineer.
  • Manage team tasks and deliverables to ensure project milestones are met on schedule.
  • Conduct functional design reviews to identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans.
  • Generate, review, and release product definition packages including engineering drawings.
  • Own the development of critical subsystems from initial concept through final production.
  • Support prototyping, manufacturing, and test operations at internal facilities and supplier sites.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a similar field.
  • 8+ years of experience performing mechanical design and analysis.
  • Experience operating CAD software and FEA software.
  • Solid understanding of hardware manufacturability and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Ability to obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance.
  • Strong communication skills.

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