Job Summary
The Materials and Process Engineer will be part of the Air Dominance and Strike Aerostructures Engineering Team, responsible for designing and analyzing advanced structural parts for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Material & Process Ownership
- Select materials and ensure compliance for primary and secondary structural parts, working with structures engineers from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing and production.
- Execute established processes for bonding, surface preparation, coatings, fastening, and composite layup on airframe hardware.
- Contribute to structural trade studies, evaluating material and process choices against weight, performance, manufacturability, cost, and schedule.
- Apply design-for-manufacturing principles to ensure structural solutions are producible at scale.
Standards, Documentation & Vendor Interface
- Develop material and process standards, approved materials lists, and common procedures for air vehicle programs.
- Author technical documentation sections, such as specifications, procedures, test reports, and vendor requirements.
- Review vendor and subcontractor build records for materials and process compliance.
Testing & Characterization
- Design and conduct testing to characterize materials and process performance, including bond strength, mechanical properties, and environmental exposure.
- Collaborate with internal and external test labs on characterization and failure analysis.
- Analyze test data, draw engineering conclusions, and communicate findings to structures and manufacturing engineering teams.
Manufacturing & Integration Support
- Provide onsite engineering support during manufacturing and integration, addressing process issues, dispositioning non-conformances, and collaborating with structures and manufacturing teams.
- Participate in failure reviews and root cause investigations with senior engineers.
Requirements
- B.S. in Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or a related industry.
- Foundational knowledge of materials science and structural engineering principles.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes for airframe hardware.
- Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with fabrication tools, such as mills, lathes, and drills.
- Familiarity with structural testing methods and experimentation.
- Experience with composites design, fabrication, or testing.
- Exposure to Siemens NX or similar CAD software.
- Experience with fast-paced prototype fabrication.
- Knowledge of high-temperature materials selection.
- Familiarity with material characterization techniques.
Benefits
Anduril offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, equity grants, and top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
Salary Range
$129,000-$171,000 USD
