Anduril
Materials and Process Engineer, Air Dominance and Strike
$101K–$135K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years in aerospace, defense, or a related industry; internship, co-op, or academic project experience counts toward the lower end.
- Education
- B.S. in Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
About the job
Owns materials and process engineering for metallic and composite airframe structures, including material selection, process qualification, testing, and manufacturing support.
What you'll do
- Select materials and ensure compliance; execute processes such as bonding, coatings, fastening, and composite layup.
- Design and analyze material and process characterization tests, then communicate findings and support failure analysis.
- Support manufacturing and integration by troubleshooting process issues, addressing non-conformances, and contributing to standards and documentation.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of materials science and structural engineering principles.
- Familiarity with airframe manufacturing processes, including bonding, machining, coating, surface finishing, composites, or fastening.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
Nice to have
- Hands-on shop skills and familiarity with structural testing methods or ASTM test standards.
- Exposure to Siemens NX or similar CAD, composites, prototype fabrication, or material characterization techniques.
Pay
$101,000 — $135,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Siemens NX, ASTM, FTIR, SEM, TGA
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