Senior Materials & Process Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems (Polymeric Ablatives)Posted today$167K

Anduril Industries
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The opportunity

Anduril's Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team is seeking an experienced, hands-on Materials and Process (M&P) Engineer to provide technical leadership across our rapidly expanding solid rocket motor portfolio. This role will serve as a subject matter expert for materials, processes,…

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain Material Specifications for raw materials, components,: and assemblies containing polymeric constituents across all RMS systems including propellants, cases (metal and composite), ablatives, insulators, adhesives, coatings, and nozzle materials

  • Create Process Specifications for manufacturing operations including: propellant processing, ablative component manufacturing, insulation/liner bonding and surface preparation, heat treatment, coating application, and final assembly processes

  • Develop Standard Acceptance Test Procedures and NDI technique sheets for: incoming materials, in-process inspection, and finished hardware (FTIR, Raman, X-ray, CT scan, ultrasonic, radiography)

  • Review and standardize existing work instructions into formal,: configuration-controlled specifications with clearly defined process windows and acceptance criteria

  • Serve as subject matter expert for polymeric materials selection, processing,: and qualification across solid rocket motor systems including propellants, cases, thermal protection systems (elastomeric, rubber and composite insulation/liners), nozzles, igniters, and other energetic components

  • Lead materials characterization programs including mechanical testing,: thermal analysis, rheology, cure kinetics, and ablation performance evaluation; develop design allowables per industry standards (CMH-17, JANNAF)

What they're looking for

  • Provide materials and process expertise to Design and Manufacturing teams;: review drawings and manufacturing plans, support design reviews, and troubleshoot production issues
  • Drive material and process qualifications from development through production: readiness; manage supplier technical relationships and qualification activities
  • Lead failure investigations and root cause analyses for material-related: anomalies; participate in MRBs, FRBs, ERBs, and PCBs
  • Interface with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to: translate mission requirements into robust material and process solutions