Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
We are looking for a Ballistics Engineer to join our Rocket Motors Systems (RMS) team.
The RMS group designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications at Anduril. As a Ballistics Engineer, you will design, analyze, and evaluate the performance of solid propellant rocket motors for tactical and space launch systems. The right person for this role has experience designing, modeling, and analyzing the ballistics performance of solid rocket motors using a variety of computational tools. If you are someone who enjoys working on challenging design and optimization problems as well as developing computational tools then this role is for you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Complete grain design, propellant thermochemical analysis, and ballistics performance analysis for rocket motor testing and proposal support.
- Evaluate results from rocket motor static tests as well as sub-scale burning rate and propellant characterization.
- Develop, utilize, and continuously improve computational tools for the design, optimization, and analysis of solid propellant rocket motors and their sub-systems.
- Track both sub-scale and static test data to maintain statistical quality control databases.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with specifications and fulfillment of contractual obligations.
- Interface effectively with both external customers and internal team members through presentations, formal reports, and meetings.
- Participate in the development of test plans and technical reviews.
- Perform various other related tasks as required by the organization.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or comparable work experience.
- Ability to program in Python, C++, and/or MATLAB.
- Experience with numerical analysis and modeling.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to problem solve independently as well as in a group setting.
- Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of rocket motor ballistics modeling experience.
- MS or PhD in a field related to solid rocket motors.
- Experience with trajectory analysis, shaping, and optimization.
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA).
- Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
- Experience with Solidworks or comparable CAD software.
BENEFITS
- Platinum Benefits: We offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision, life) and cover 100 percent of the premiums for you.
- 16 Weeks paid parental leave for all caregivers.
- Family planning: We're proud to offer comprehensive family planning support. Fertility planning and treatment, adoption support, gestational carrier support and fertility preservation are all included.
- Unlimited Provisions: From breakfast to dinner, our kitchen team has you covered with healthy meals and snacks at every office.
- Commuter benefits depending on region.
- Relocation assistance.
- Unlimited Time Off.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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