Senior Systems Engineer

Anduril; Huntsville, McHenry (AL, MS); On-site; USD 128,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Rocket Motors in Huntsville, AL seeks a Test and Systems Engineer to manage and verify requirements for a space propulsion program, develop test processes and procedures, and support rapid, mission-focused development.

You will lead a team across subscale to static rocket motor tests, collaborate with suppliers and customers, create on-floor work instructions, and present artifacts at reviews.

Qualifications

• B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering or technical field.
• 8+ years Systems or Test Engineering Experience across the life cycle.
• Test experience, preferably propulsion and space related.
• Strong technical leadership experience, initiative, and ownership over tasks.
• Experience documenting processes and procedures and producing on-floor work instructions.
• Understanding of rocket motors and propulsion systems used in missiles.
• Basic knowledge of reliability engineering concepts and practices.
• Experience with systems testing and evaluation methodologies.
• Experience with Data Acquisition systems, instrumentation, and data post-processing.
• Experience with Systems Engineering, Requirements Elicitation and Management, Integration, and Test Activities on complex systems - DoD Weapon Systems, Space Systems, etc...
• Outstanding communication skills to include presentation of developed artifacts.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Experience creating and improving processes.
• 10-15% travel

Responsibilities

• Interface with stakeholders to derive qualification requirements and develop robust test plans for verification.
• Provide technical leadership to the test team on tests from subscale to solid rocket motor static tests.
• Participate in verification activities including subscale testing, environmental testing, and static testing of solid rocket motors.
• Develop and standardize test processes and procedures, including test CONOPs and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with suppliers and customers to outsource testing as needed.
• Identify need for new test capabilities at production facilities.
• Produce and review work instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Present to peers and customers in safety reviews and Test Readiness Reviews.
• Support prototyping, manufacturing, and test operations onsite at facilities and suppliers.
• Develop artifacts based on stakeholder needs and ensure they are complete and accurate.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Propulsion/test engineering

Requirements elicitation

Data acquisition

Documentation on-floor instructions

DoD/Space systems experience

Education

B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering

Tools

SysML/DoDAF

MATLAB/Simulink

Cameo/MagicDraw

Rhapsody/SparxEA

Job description

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

The Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team is on a mission to build next generation solid rocket motors for a safer, more connected world. To achieve our vision of becoming a large-volume provider of tactical rocket motors, we will develop differentiated products and services that maximize our customers’ capabilities, and we will establish and maintain a reputation of Quality and Reliability.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril Rocket Motors is seeking a talented Test and Systems Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and verifying requirements for a critical space propulsion program. You will also aid in developing test processes, standards, and procedures. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and has a passion for contributing to national security, then this role is for you!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Interface with stakeholders including internal programs and external customers to derive qualification requirements and develop robust test plans and approaches for verification
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the existing test team on multiple types of tests from subscale to solid rocket motor static tests
• Participate in and drive key verification activities including subscale testing, environmental testing, and static testing of solid rocket motors
• Develop and standardize test processes and procedures, including defining test CONOPs and identifying and evaluating and high-risk processes
• Identify and work with suppliers and customers to outsource testing as necessary
• Identify need for and develop new test capabilities at our production facility
• Generate, review, and release work instructions, processes, and procedures
• Present to peers and customers in safety reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and others.
• Support prototyping, manufacturing, and test operations onsite at our manufacturing facilities and suppliers’ facilities.
• Develop artifacts based on stakeholder needs and work closely with functional areas to ensure artifacts are complete and accurate. Model Artifacts will often be contractual deliverables and require demonstration at stakeholder meetings and events.
• This role will be critical proving that Anduril offers real Systems Engineering, Test, and Mission Systems Integration capabilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering or technical field.
• 8+ years Systems or Test Engineering Experience across the life cycle. The more, the better.
• Test experience, preferably propulsion and space related.
• Strong technical leadership experience, initiative, and ownership over tasks
• Experience documenting processes and procedures and producing on-floor work instructions/shop floor instructions
• Understanding of rocket motors and propulsion systems used in missiles.
• Basic knowledge of reliability engineering concepts and practices.
• Experience with systems testing and evaluation methodologies.
• Experience with Data Acquisition systems, instrumentation, and data post-processing
• Experience with Systems Engineering, Requirements Elicitation and Management, Integration, and Test Activities on complex systems - DoD Weapon Systems, Space Systems, etc...
• Outstanding communication skills to include presentation of developed artifacts.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Experience creating and improving processes.
• 10-15% travel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with ordnance or energetic materials
• Experience with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, or similar.
• Experience developing various model based system engineering artifacts - Operational Viewpoints, System Viewpoints, activity diagrams, use case diagrams, BDDs, IBDs, parametric diagrams, etc...
• Experience with Cameo MagicDraw or similar systems engineering software (Rhapsody, SparxEA, etc...).
• Experience with Digital Engineering workflows and Integrated Modeling Environments (i.e. Teamwork Cloud).
• Experience with modeling of rocket motor systems.
• Experience in one of the following areas; thermal analysis, structures, propellant chemistry.
• Knowledge of reliability prediction techniques and failure mode analysis.
• Experience with test planning, execution, and data analysis for complex systems.
• Experience Cameo Simulation Toolkit plugin for Cameo MagicDraw.
• Proficiency with Mathworks products (MATLAB, SIMULINK etc.).

US Salary Range

$128,000 - $191,000 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.

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.