Anduril Industries

Senior Materials & Process Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems (Polymeric Ablatives)

Anduril Industries · Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Posted 28 days ago

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This role has been open
28 days
Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
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Ghost-job risk at Anduril Industries
high
1390 stale, 67 reposted of 2,263 open
Hiring momentum
3233 roles opened in the last 90 days
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Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Senior Materials & Process Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will provide technical leadership for the Rocket Motor Systems team, focusing on materials and processes for solid rocket motors. Your responsibilities will include developing material and process specifications, leading materials characterization programs, and supporting design and manufacturing teams. You will also mentor junior engineers and drive cost reduction initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of materials and process engineering experience in aerospace, propulsion, or defense applications
  • Proven experience developing material specifications and process specifications for production programs
  • Strong technical background in high-temperature coatings, adhesives, insulation, liners, and ablatives
  • Experience with material characterization, testing, and documentation
  • Strong technical writing skills and attention to detail

Nice to have

  • Direct experience with solid rocket motor systems including propellants, motor cases, nozzles, thermal protection systems, or energetic components
  • Hands-on experience with propellant processing, composite fabrication, ablative manufacturing, or metal case production
  • Experience developing design allowables per CMH-17, JANNAF, or MIL-HDBK-17 standards
  • Experience with NDI methods and developing inspection procedures
  • Experience with characterizing thermal protection system (TPS) components via standard test methods

What you get

  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Worth weighing

  • Role includes up to 50% travel to various RMS sites
  • Salary range provided is an estimate and may vary based on multiple factors
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Focus on building engineering infrastructure may imply a need for adaptability in a fast-paced environment

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