Senior Equipment Engineer, Rocker Motor Systems

McHenry, Mississippi, United States

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.

Anduril’s Rocket Motor Systems team is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer to join our team. The Rocket Motor Systems team is designing and commissioning automated equipment for high rate production of Solid Rocket Motors at our plant in McHenry, MS. In this role, you will design, commission, and upgrade Solid Rocket Motor production equipment.

• Design, commission, and upgrade Solid Rocket Motor production equipment
• Lead all aspects of vendor management, including SOW, RFP/RFQ, vendor down select, design reviews, FAT, and SAT
• Lead onsite commissioning efforts by coordinating Controls, Mechanical, Electrical, and Safety personnel
• Integrate internal and external Factory
  
  OS software into automation equipment and production lines
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures, ensuring rapid resolution and long-term reliability
• Partner with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
• 6+ years of experience in designing and commissioning automation equipment in a production environment
• Have successfully managed an integrator all the way from RFQ through SAT for a $500k+ Cap Ex project
• Proficient CAD modeling in NX, Solidworks or AutoCAD
• Proficient in controls integration including PLCs, control panels, robots, stack lights, I/O blocks, etc
• Solid understanding of safety devices including Estops, door interlocks, light curtains, LIDAR scanners, and trap keys
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

• 9+ years of experience in designing and commissioning automation equipment in a production environment
• Have successfully managed an integrator all the way from RFQ through SAT for a $2MM+ Cap Ex project
• Strong 3D CAD in NX
• Proficient in Siemens PLC programming
• Electrical troubleshooting up to 600
  
  VAC
• TUV FS Engineer certification (Functional Safety of Machinery)

US Salary Range: $113,000 - $149,000 USD

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:

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: PTO with a December holiday hiatus;
  Caregiver & Wellness Leave available.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers, plus planning resources.
• Mental Health Resources: Free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching; additional work-life services available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development.
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on region.

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.