Materials and Process Engineer, Air Dominance and Strike
Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)
Defenseonsiteentry-level
At a glance
Highlights
- Own materials and processes for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms.
- Qualify metallic and composite airframe hardware from prototype to production.
- Run bond strength and environmental testing to drive structural trade studies.
Ideal candidate
Hands-on materials engineer with aerospace experience who thrives in fast-paced build environments and cares about producible, high-performance airframe hardware for contested environments.
Requirements
- 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 (bonding, machining, coating, surface finishing, composites, fastening)
- 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
Lab profile
About Anduril
Defense technology company building autonomous systems for military missions.
What they build
- Lattice OS
- Ghost
- Anvil
Known for
- Autonomous defense systems
- AI-powered command and control
- Rapid hardware-software iteration
Key facts
- Founded in 2017
- Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California
- Backed by Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz
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