Senior Technical Fellow – Solid Rocket Motors

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 253,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a Technical Fellow for SRM Engineering to lead solid rocket motor design, development, testing, and integration across missile programs. Reporting to the VP of Hardware Engineering, you will shape SRM technology direction, mentor engineers, and drive performance, reliability, and safety across programs.

You will establish engineering standards, manage vendor engagement, and provide critical technical assessments to guide senior leadership decisions

Qualifications

• PhD required in a related technical discipline; Master’s with exceptional experience will be considered.
• 20+ years of progressive engineering experience in solid rocket motor design, development, testing, or production, with missile/defense focus.
• Expertise across propellant chemistry, internal ballistics, structural analysis, nozzle design, and motor integration.
• Proven track record of technical leadership on complex SRM development or production programs.
• Experience leading design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR, QTR) for SRM or missile systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal technical authority for SRM design, development, testing, and integration across missile programs.
• Guide SRM grain design, propellant formulation, nozzle design, and insulation/liner systems.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, design practices, and engineering processes for SRM development and integration.
• Evaluate and guide motor integration hardware, ordnance interfaces, safety devices, and environmental protection systems.
• Lead resolution of SRM performance, reliability, producibility, and safety challenges.
• Provide risk assessments for program leadership and executives.

Skills

SRM design

Propellant chemistry

Internal ballistics

Structural analysis

Nozzle design

Motor integration

Technical leadership

PDR/CDR/TRR/QTR reviews

Education

PhD in Aerospace Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Propulsion Engineering

Master’s degree with exceptional experience

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a Technical Fellow for SRM Engineering to lead solid rocket motor design, development, testing, and integration across missile programs. Reporting to the VP of Hardware Engineering, you will shape SRM technology direction, mentor engineers, and drive performance, reliability, and safety across programs.

You will establish engineering standards, manage vendor engagement, and provide critical technical assessments to guide senior leadership decisions