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Staff Equipment Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

$129k - $171k
Full-time

Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Rocket Motor Systems team is seeking a Staff Equipment Engineer to join our team. The Rocket Motor Systems team is designing and commissioning automated equipment for high rate production of Solid Rocket Motors at our plant in McHenry, MS. In this role, you will design, commission, and upgrade Solid Rocket Motor production equipment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Design, commission, and upgrade Solid Rocket Motor production equipment
  • Lead all aspects of vendor management, including SOW, RFP/RFQ, vendor
downselect, design reviews, FAT, and SAT * Lead onsite commissioning efforts by coordinating Controls, Mechanical, Electrical, and Safety personnel * Integrate internal and external FactoryOS software into automation equipment and production lines * Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures, ensuring rapid resolution and long-term reliability * Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering * 8+ years of experience in designing and commissioning automation equipment in a production environment * Have successfully managed an integrator all the way from RFQ through SAT for a $1MM+ CapEx project
  • Proficient CAD modeling in NX, Solidworks or AutoCAD
  • Proficient in controls integration including PLCs, control panels, robots,
stacklights, I/O blocks, etc * Solid understand of safety devices including Estops, door interlocks, light curtains, LIDAR scanners, and trap keys * Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* 12+ years of experience in designing and commissioning automation equipment in a production environment * Have successfully managed an integrator all the way from RFQ through SAT for a $5MM+ CapEx project
  • Strong 3D CAD in NX
  • Proficient in Siemens PLC programming
  • Electrical troubleshooting up to 600VAC.
  • TUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)
US Salary Range

$129,000—$171,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

BENEFITS

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits [

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