Systems Engineer

About The Team

The Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team is on a mission to build next generation solid rocket motors for a safer, more connected world. To achieve our vision of becoming a large-volume provider of tactical rocket motors, we will develop differentiated products and services that maximize our customers' capabilities, and we will establish and maintain a reputation of Quality and Reliability.

About The Job

Anduril Rocket Motors is seeking a talented Test and Systems Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and verifying requirements for a critical space propulsion program. You will also aid in developing test processes, standards, and procedures. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and has a passion for contributing to national security, then this role is for you!

What You’ll Do

• Interface with stakeholders including internal programs and external customers to derive qualification requirements and develop robust test plans and approaches for verification
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the existing test team on multiple types of tests from subscale to solid rocket motor static tests
• Aid in developing test processes and procedures, including defining test CONOPs and identifying and evaluating and high-risk processes
• Identify and work with suppliers and customers to outsource testing as necessary
• Identify need for and develop new test capabilities at our production facility
• Generate, review, and release work instructions, processes, and procedures
• Present to peers and customers in safety reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and others
• Support prototyping, manufacturing, and test operations onsite at our manufacturing facilities and suppliers’ facilities
• Develop artifacts based on stakeholder needs and work closely with functional areas to ensure artifacts are complete and accurate

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering or technical field
• 5+ years Systems or Test Engineering Experience across the life cycle
• The more, the better
• Test experience, preferably propulsion and space related
• Strong technical leadership experience, initiative, and ownership over tasks
• Understanding of rocket motors and propulsion systems used in missiles
• Basic knowledge of reliability engineering concepts and practices
• Experience with systems testing and evaluation methodologies
• Experience with Data Acquisition systems, instrumentation, and data post-processing
• Experience with Systems Engineering, Requirements Elicitation and Management, Integration, and Test Activities on complex systems - DoD Weapon Systems, Space Systems, etc...
• Outstanding communication skills to include presentation of developed artifacts
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with ordnance or energetic materials
• Experience with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, or similar
• Experience developing various model based system engineering artifacts - Operational Viewpoints, System Viewpoints, activity diagrams, use case diagrams, BDDs, IBDs, parametric diagrams, etc...
• Experience with Cameo MagicDraw or similar systems engineering software (Rhapsody, SparxEA, etc...)
• Experience with Digital Engineering workflows and Integrated Modeling Environments (i.e. Teamwork Cloud)
• Experience with modeling of rocket motor systems
• Experience in one of the following areas; thermal analysis, structures, propellant chemistry
• Knowledge of reliability prediction techniques and failure mode analysis
• Experience with test planning, execution, and data analysis for complex systems
• Experience Cameo Simulation Toolkit plugin for Cameo MagicDraw
• Proficiency with Mathworks products (MATLAB, SIMULINK etc.)

Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Health, recovery, and whatever comes next

For more information, Explore Our Benefits.