Mechanical Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems
Anduril· Tactical Recon & Strike : Rocket Motor Systems Engineering : Program Management
McHenry, MS$111k - $147kfull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Mechanical design and analysis role focused on solid rocket motor components (cases, nozzles, propellant grains, igniters, ignition safety components) with emphasis on CAD/FEA, manufacturing readiness, and cradle-to-grave subsystem development.
Responsibilities
- Perform CAD design activities of mechanical components.
- Perform finite element analysis of structural and thermal systems.
- Generate, review, and release product definition (i.e. engineering drawings).
- Create reports and presentations documenting analysis and other supporting work.
- Present to peers and customers in design reviews.
- Support prototyping, manufacturing, and test operations onsite at manufacturing facilities and suppliers’ facilities.
- Own the development of critical subsystems from cradle to grave.
Qualifications
- 3+ years’ experience performing mechanical design and analysis.
Skills
Required:Mechanical design and analysisCAD softwareFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Benefits
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, etc.).
- Equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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