Senior Quality Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems

The role

You will own the quality management system infrastructure to enable scaling across multiple sites and programs. You will manage AS9100 compliance, integrate AI and digital tools into quality workflows, and lead internal audit programs.

What you will do

• Create, maintain, and own the RMS compliance matrix across all programs.
• Serve as the RMS subject matter expert for AS9100 and IAQG 9100-series standards.
• Evaluate and integrate quality management software, digital tools, and data platforms.
• Evaluate, pilot, and deploy AI and automation tools across quality workflows.
• Provide QMS oversight across all RMS locations.
• Support the expansion of production, development, and testing laboratory facilities.
• Lead the RMS internal audit program.
• Develop and deliver quality system training for RMS personnel.
• Interface with external auditors during surveillance and certification audits.
• Monitor and analyze quality system performance metrics.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing), Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in quality systems or quality engineering.
• Significant experience in QMS development, maintenance, and multi-site compliance in aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries.
• Deep working knowledge of AS9100 (current revision) and IAQG 9100-series standards.
• Experience leading or supporting AS9100 certification and surveillance audits.
• Experience building or managing compliance matrices that map customer, regulatory, and internal requirements to QMS processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and train others on AI and automation tools applied to quality workflows.
• Experience with quality data package assembly and delivery for defense contracts.
• Proven experience managing internal audit programs.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice to have

• AS9100 Certified Lead Auditor certification (or equivalent IAQG-recognized auditor qualification).
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Manager (CQMgr), or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
• Familiarity with solid rocket motor systems, propulsion manufacturing, or energetic materials operations.
• Experience with testing and qualification processes for aerospace or defense hardware.
• Experience with DCMA interface, government source inspection (GSI), and DoD contract requirements.
• Proficiency with quality management software platforms, ERP systems (e.g., Oracle), PLM tools, and document control systems.
• Experience supporting facility expansions, new site stand-ups, or production scaling.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, or demonstrated experience applying continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

Before you apply

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening.

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Their family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.