Senior Mechanical EngineerActive$149K

Anduril Industries
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The opportunity

The Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team is on a mission to build next generation solid rocket motors for a safer, more connected world. To achieve our vision of becoming a large-volume provider of tactical rocket motors, we will develop differentiated products and services…

What you'll do

  • Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of specialized manufacturing tooling for solid: rocket motors, from initial concept and detailed design through prototyping, validation, full release, and successful implementation on the factory floor.

  • Serve as the design authority for a diverse range of tooling, including jigs,: fixtures, molds (for propellant casting, insulation, etc.), assembly aids, test fixtures, and specialized ground support equipment critical for SRM production.

  • Drive the design process leveraging advanced CAD software, engineering: analysis (FEA, DFM, DFA), and simulation to ensure tooling is robust, repeatable, ergonomic, and optimized for high-rate manufacturing.

  • Take full ownership of the prototyping and validation phases, overseeing: fabrication, assembly, testing, and iterating on designs to achieve optimal performance and manufacturability.

  • Spearhead the transition from design to full production release, including: creating comprehensive documentation packages, detailed work instructions, maintenance procedures, and quality control plans specifically for your owned tooling.

  • Collaborate closely with internal manufacturing teams, quality engineers, and: external vendors to define tooling requirements, manage fabrication, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve tooling performance and lifespan.

What they're looking for

  • Experience with manufacturing processes specific to solid rocket motors,: energetic materials, or highly regulated/critical aerospace components.
  • Direct experience designing complex molds for energetic materials (e.g.,: propellant casting), insulation, or composite structures.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
  • Experience in the aerospace, defense, or energetics industries, particularly: with high-reliability or safety-critical systems.
  • Proven experience managing external vendors and suppliers for tooling: fabrication, including technical oversight and quality assurance.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead small technical projects or mentor junior engineers.
  • Advanced proficiency in Siemens NX and demonstrated experience with: Teamcenter for efficient engineering data management and design collaboration.