Senior Mechanical Engineer, Solid Rocket Motors (Lead)

Anduril Industries; McHenry (MS); On-site; USD 113,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and analysis of solid rocket motor components, including motor cases, nozzles, propellant grains, igniters, and ignition safety components. You will guide engineers, perform CAD/FEA tasks, and ensure robust, manufacturable designs.

You will develop engineering drawings, generate reports, and present analyses in design reviews. Travel 10–25% and ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of mechanical design and analysis experience.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar.
• Experience with CAD and/or FEA software.
• Understanding of hardware manufacturability and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to travel 10–25% to other Anduril sites, customer sites, or supplier sites.
• Ability to obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to component-level design engineers.
• Perform CAD design activities of mechanical components.
• Perform finite element analysis of structural and thermal systems.
• Generate, review, and release product definitions (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 manufacturing facilities and suppliers' facilities.
• Own the development of critical systems and subsystems from cradle to grave.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and analysis of solid rocket motor components, including motor cases, nozzles, propellant grains, igniters, and ignition safety components. You will guide engineers, perform CAD/FEA tasks, and ensure robust, manufacturable designs.

You will develop engineering drawings, generate reports, and present analyses in design reviews. Travel 10–25% and ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required.