Rocket Propulsion Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries in McHenry, Mississippi, is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for the Rocket Motor Systems team to design and analyze solid rocket motor components, including cases, nozzles, propellant grains, and ignition elements.

You will perform CAD design, FEA, and generate engineering drawings, supporting prototyping, manufacturing, and test operations across multiple sites. A 3+ year background in mechanical design and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in mechanical design and analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Experience with CAD and/or FEA software.
• Understanding of hardware manufacturability and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• 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

CAD design

FEA analysis

GD&T

Security clearance

Travel 10-25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

NX CAD

Abaqus FEA

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Anduril Industries in McHenry, Mississippi, is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for the Rocket Motor Systems team to design and analyze solid rocket motor components, including cases, nozzles, propellant grains, and ignition elements.

You will perform CAD design, FEA, and generate engineering drawings, supporting prototyping, manufacturing, and test operations across multiple sites. A 3+ year background in mechanical design and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.