Senior Materials Engineer - Composites

About the role

Anduril’s Materials Engineering team is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer with a background in structural composites to join our rapidly growing team. Our team plays a pivotal role in advancing the materials that are at the heart of Anduril’s cutting-edge products, from autonomous aircraft to submarines. We aim to push the boundaries of what’s possible in defense technology, delivering innovative solutions in months, not years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test new composite materials (thermosets and thermoplastics) to meet engineering and performance specifications for structural applications
• Research, evaluate, and select composite materials and manufacturing processes based on mechanical properties, manufacturability, and cost considerations
• Design and execute statistically-driven test plans, qualification envelopes, and characterization campaigns to substantiate materials and processes
• Develop, implement, and maintain technical specifications, engineering standards, and allowables for composite materials
• Support redesign initiatives focused on cost reduction and high-rate composite manufacturing scalability
• Lead failure analyses and root cause corrective action investigations for material-related issues
• Document experimental procedures and results; present findings to technical teams, stakeholders, and leadership
• Collaborate with materials engineering staff to identify, define, and fill technology gaps in materials capabilities
• Cook up with laboratory staff on materials and process characterization activities
• Support design engineering with materials selection, allowables development, and structural analysis
• Partner with manufacturing engineering to improve processes, troubleshoot production issues, and facilitate operations
• Work with quality assurance to drive specification compliance and support process audits
• Support supplier development, qualification, and performance monitoring
• Communicate technical risks to leadership and collaborate to overcome program roadblocks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in materials science, composites engineering, or a related field.
• A strong understanding of composite materials processing and characterization techniques.
• 5-7 years of composite materials and process engineering experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply engineering principles to practical applications.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance as needed.

Priorities

• Experience supporting structural analysis and statistical data reduction.
• Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) software and materials simulation tools.
• Hands-on experience with nondestructive testing, mechanical testing, and failure analysis techniques.
• Prior experience with qualification and process substantiation of new composite products.
• Demonstrated ownership of a comprehensive material characterization effort.
• Working knowledge of composites manufacturing methods, design, and process substantiation.

Pay

US Salary Range: $146,000 - $194,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time