Safety Equipment Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

Anduril; McHenry (IL, MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Safety Equipment Engineer III for its Rocket Motor Systems team in McHenry, MS. You will help ensure automation equipment meets the highest safety standards during design, commissioning, and operation.

Responsibilities include hazard analysis, safety system validation (E-Stops, sensors, interlocks), and regulatory compliance for production equipment; collaborate with design and production to implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics/Controls, Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 2+ years of machine safety experience in a production environment.
• Familiar with ISO 12100, ISO 13849 and ANSI B11 safety standards.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as NX, SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Support machine safety efforts for production equipment at the McHenry, MS facility.
• Serve as a safety resource during design, commissioning, and validation of automated equipment.
• Conduct hazard analysis and risk assessments; support safety buyoff for equipment.
• Specify and validate safety systems (E-stops, scanners, light curtains, interlocks).
• Investigate safety failures or injuries and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for production equipment.

Skills

Machine safety experience

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessments

Safety standards knowledge

E-stop & safety hardware

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics/Controls/Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Safety Equipment Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

McHenry, Mississippi, United States

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 Equipment Safety Engineer III 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 help to ensure automation equipment is designed, validated, and operated to the highest safety standards.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support machine safety efforts for manufacturing & process equipment at Anduril’s Solid Rocket Motor production facility in McHenry, MS
• Serve as a safety resource during design, commissioning, and validation of automated / semi-automated production equipment
• Conduct hazard analysis / risk assessments and support safety buyoff for equipment including conveyance, robotics, process equipment, and lifting systems
• Specify and validate safety systems including E-Stops, scanners, light curtains, door interlocks, and other relevant hardware
• Investigate and provide corrective actions for equipment safety failures or workplace injuries
• Ensure regulatory compliance for production equipment

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics/Controls, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar
• 2+ years of machine safety experience in a production environment
• Working knowledge of selection, integration, and validation of safety hardware
• Familiar with machine safety standards such as ISO 12100, ISO 13849, and ANSI B11
• Familiar with CAD packages including NX, Solidworks, or AutoCAD
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of machine safety experience in a production environment
• Functional Safety certification (TUV Rheinland, TUV SUD, or CMSE [TUV NORD]), or willingness to obtain one
• Experience with control panel layout, electrical component selection, and cable routing
• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and safety committees
• Experience with energetic or other highly hazardous production processes

US Salary Range

$100,000 - $147,000 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:

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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