Materials and Process Engineer, Air Dominance and Strike

The role

You will own material selection and compliance for primary and secondary structural parts. You will execute processes for bonding, surface prep, coatings, fastening, and composite layup. You will also design and run testing to characterize material and process performance.

What you will do

• Own material selection and compliance for primary and secondary structural parts
• Execute processes for bonding, surface prep, coatings, fastening, and composite layup
• Contribute to structural trade studies regarding weight, performance, and cost
• Apply design-for-manufacturing thinking
• Contribute to material and process standards and approved materials lists
• Author technical documentation including specifications, procedures, and test reports
• Support review of vendor and subcontractor build records
• Design and run testing to characterize materials and process performance
• Coordinate with internal and external test labs
• Provide onsite engineering support at manufacturing and integration sites

Required qualifications

• B.S. in Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or 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 relevant to airframe hardware
• Willingness to work in a dynamic environment, take direction from senior engineers, and iterate quickly
• Strong time management, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Clearance or higher

Nice to have

• Hands-on shop skills using mills, lathes, drills, band saws, and standard hand tools
• Familiarity with structural testing methods and experimentation
• Coursework or project experience in composites design, fabrication, or testing
• Exposure to Siemens NX or similar CAD
• Experience with fast-paced prototype fabrication of uncrewed aircraft
• Coursework or exposure to high-temperature materials selection
• Familiarity with material characterization techniques such as FTIR, SEM, TGA, and mechanical testing
• Practical aircraft knowledge

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Clearance or higher

About the company

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