Anduril
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems
$146K–$194K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Apr 21, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years’ experience performing mechanical design and analysis.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar.
About the job
Leads mechanical design and analysis of solid rocket motor components and subsystems from development through manufacturing and testing.
What you'll do
- Lead CAD design and structural and thermal finite element analysis; develop mechanical solution architecture with a Chief Engineer.
- Plan team deliverables, manage schedule and quality, and conduct design reviews, risk mitigation, and engineering documentation.
- Support prototyping, manufacturing, and testing at Anduril and supplier facilities; present to peers and customers.
What they ask for
- 8+ years’ experience performing mechanical design and analysis.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar.
- Experience operating CAD software and/or FEA software; understanding of manufacturability and GD&T.
- Strong communication skills; ability to travel as needed (anticipated 10–25%) and obtain and hold a Secret Security Clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with NX CAD and/or Abaqus FEA; GD&T certification.
- Experience with propulsion systems; engineering tool development in Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, and/or Python.
Pay
$146,000 — $194,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
CAD, FEA, NX, Abaqus, Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, Python
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