Mechanical Engineer, Solid Rocket Motors (CAD/FEA)

Anduril Industries; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze solid rocket motor components, including motor cases, nozzles, propellant grains, igniters, and safety components. You will apply mechanical design, stress and thermal analysis, and industry-grade CAD/FEA tools.

You will own subsystems cradle-to-grave, support prototyping and testing at manufacturing sites, and present findings in design reviews. Travel 10-25% and the role requires eligibility for a Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

3+ years’ experience

Strong communication skills

Travel willingness 10-25%

Secret clearance eligibility

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

NX CAD

Abaqus FEA

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze solid rocket motor components, including motor cases, nozzles, propellant grains, igniters, and safety components. You will apply mechanical design, stress and thermal analysis, and industry-grade CAD/FEA tools.

You will own subsystems cradle-to-grave, support prototyping and testing at manufacturing sites, and present findings in design reviews. Travel 10-25% and the role requires eligibility for a Secret Clearance.