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Anduril

Mechanical Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

$111K–$147K

McHenry, Mississippi, United States · Full-time · Posted Aug 26, 2026

Experience
3+ years’ experience performing mechanical design and analysis.
Education
A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar.

About the job

Designs and analyzes solid rocket motor components and supports their prototyping, manufacturing, and testing.

What you'll do

  • Perform CAD design, structural and thermal finite element analysis, and release engineering drawings.
  • Document and present engineering work in reports, presentations, and design reviews.
  • Own subsystem development and support prototyping, manufacturing, and test operations at company and supplier facilities.

What they ask for

  • 3+ years’ experience performing mechanical design and analysis.
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar.
  • Prior experience operating CAD software and/or FEA software; understanding of hardware manufacturability and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
  • Strong communication skills; ability to travel as business demand dictates (anticipated 10-25%) and obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance.

Nice to have

  • Experience with NX CAD software and/or Abaqus FEA software; certification in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
  • Expertise in engineering tool development in Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, and/or Python; experience with propulsion systems.

Pay

$111,000 — $147,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

CAD, FEA, NX, Abaqus, Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, Python

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