Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

ABOUT THE TEAM

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 that maximize our customers’ capabilities, and we will establish and maintain a reputation of Quality and Reliability.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will conduct and direct the mechanical design and analysis of solid rocket motor components, including motor cases, nozzles, propellant grains, igniters, and/or ignition safety components. The right person for this role has a strong command of mechanical design, stress and thermal analysis principles, and technical leadership, as well as a solid handle on the usage of tools common in industry. If you are someone who is hardware-focused and detail-oriented then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

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• Provide technical leadership and guidance to component-level design engineers.
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• Perform CAD design activities of mechanical components.
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• Perform finite element analysis of structural and thermal systems.
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• Generate, review, and release product definition (i.e. engineering drawings).
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• Create reports and presentations documenting analysis and other supporting work.
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• Present to peers and customers in design reviews.
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• Support prototyping, manufacturing, and test operations onsite at our manufacturing facilities and suppliers’ facilities.
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• Own the development of critical systems and subsystems from cradle to grave.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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• 8+ years’ experience performing mechanical design and analysis.
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• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar.
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• Prior experience operating CAD software and/or FEA software.
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• A solid understanding of hardware manufacturability and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
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• Strong communication skills.
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• Ability to travel to other Anduril sites, customer sites, or supplier sites as business demand dictates. Anticipated 10-25% travel.
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• Ability to obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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• Technical leadership experience.
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• Exhibits strong initiative and ownership of tasks.
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• Experience with NX CAD software and/or Abaqus FEA software.
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• Certification in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
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• Expertise in engineering tool development in Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, and/or Python.
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• Experience with propulsion systems.
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