Director of Engineering, Rocket Motors — Scale High-Volume Hardware

Anduril; Mississippi; On-site; USD 219,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Director of Engineering to provide strategic oversight and hands-on management for our engineering teams focused on rocket motor products. You will ensure rigorous development processes, drive design, analysis, and manufacturing execution, and scale high-volume production with quality and reliability.

You will partner with senior leaders to align roadmaps with business goals, champion best practices, and attract top talent while advancing digital tools and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in engineering leadership with end-to-end delivery.
• Proven experience scaling complex hardware products, e.g., rocket motors.
• Experience establishing rigorous engineering development, QA, configuration management, and V&V methods.
• Strong leadership and mentoring of high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tactical execution of product development to deliver high-quality engineering products.
• Foster a culture of ownership, quality, and engineering rigor while balancing speed and precision.
• Set objectives, conduct reviews, and provide feedback to teams and individuals.

Skills

Engineering leadership

End-to-end delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical)

Tools

Simulation software

Test equipment

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Director of Engineering to provide strategic oversight and hands-on management for our engineering teams focused on rocket motor products. You will ensure rigorous development processes, drive design, analysis, and manufacturing execution, and scale high-volume production with quality and reliability.

You will partner with senior leaders to align roadmaps with business goals, champion best practices, and attract top talent while advancing digital tools and