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Director of Engineering, Rocket Motor Systems

Anduril· Tactical Recon & Strike : Rocket Motor Systems Engineering : Mechanical Design, Product Lead
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McHenry, MS$219k - $290kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Director level engineering leadership role overseeing development and scale-up of solid rocket motor products, with focus on rigorous engineering processes, high-volume production readiness, and cross-functional execution within Anduril’s Rocket Motor Systems team.

Responsibilities

  • Own the tactical execution of product development work, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality engineering products.
  • Cultivate a proactive, responsive team culture emphasizing ownership, quality, and appropriate engineering rigor (balancing speed with precision).
  • Set clear goals, objectives, and performance expectations for teams and individuals; conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
  • Manage and prioritize team resource allocation to effectively support multiple product development programs, balancing competing priorities.
  • Recruit, hire, and retain top-tier engineering talent, providing coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
  • Ensure alignment between product and technical roadmaps and overall business objectives.
  • Establish and champion a Design Engineering Center of Excellence, driving the creation, documentation, and adoption of engineering best practices and processes across functional areas.
  • Identify and advocate for new tools, technologies, and capabilities (e.g., advanced simulation software, novel test equipment, material characterization techniques) to support future product design needs.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs to measure team effectiveness, responsiveness, and the impact of process improvements.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for technical roadblocks, resource conflicts, and complex interdisciplinary challenges.
  • Be ultimately accountable for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all team deliverables, including design and analysis reports, test plans, material specifications, and technical recommendations.
  • Ensure critical knowledge is captured and institutionalized by overseeing the documentation of design, analysis, test results, and material data to shorten future design cycles.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Chief Engineering to communicate portfolio strategy, major product milestones, accomplishments, and significant risks to executive leadership.
  • Build and maintain strong strategic partnerships with senior leaders in Program/Technical Program Management, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain for smooth, end-to-end product delivery.
  • Proactively communicate the portfolio's execution status, resource constraints, and key successes to all stakeholders, ensuring alignment on priorities and deliverables.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (or related technical field).
  • Proven experience (typically 8+ years) in engineering leadership and management roles, with a focus on end-to-end technical delivery.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and scaling complex hardware products, specifically rocket motors or similar high-volume, high-precision systems.
  • Strong background in establishing and optimizing rigorous engineering development processes, quality assurance, configuration management, and V&V strategies.
  • Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing engineering teams.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and project management, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with an innovative and adaptable approach to complex problem-solving.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:Engineering leadership and managementProduct development leadershipHardware product development

Benefits

  • Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health, recovery, and other coverage (benefits package described further on Anduril Careers page).
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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