Anduril
Mechanical Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems
$129K–$171K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Apr 21, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ 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, supporting their development from design through prototyping, manufacturing, and testing.
What you'll do
- Perform CAD design and finite element structural and thermal analysis; create and release engineering drawings.
- Document and present analysis and design reviews to peers and customers.
- Support prototyping, manufacturing, and test operations, and own critical subsystems through development.
What they ask for
- 5+ 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 manufacturability and GD&T.
- Ability to obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance; ability to travel as business demand dictates (anticipated 10-25%).
Nice to have
- Experience with NX CAD software and/or Abaqus FEA software; GD&T certification.
- Engineering tool development in Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, and/or Python; experience with propulsion systems.
Pay
$129,000 — $171,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
CAD, FEA, NX, Abaqus, Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, Python
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