Anduril’s Rocket Motor Systems group is seeking a Program Quality Engineer to join our team in McHenry Mississippi. The Rocket Motor Systems team designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications at Anduril.

As a Sr. Program Quality Engineer, you will work inside and outside the organization to define and execute processes that deliver reliable products. The right person for this role has expert knowledge of manufacturing, quality assurance, and quality planning, with drive for continuous improvement. If you are someone who loves to build world-class Quality processes, work hands-on in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead the implementation and management of specific customer quality flow down requirements throughout the contract lifecycle, including supplier flow down.
• Lead the creation of Program Quality Plans to support administration of customer and internal quality requirements to Anduril program teams and supply base.
• Lead the development of Product Control Plans (PCP) and Inspection Plans (IP) to support program-specific requirements.
• Support supplier, customer, and internal audit activities.
• Support cross-functional team using structured problem-solving Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies to identify Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) and drive continuous improvement.
• Support program-specific nonconformance management and material review board (MRB) activities.
• Support, conduct, and/or monitor product and process assessments.
• Support the review and administration of customer deliverable data package content to ensure As-Built Configuration List (ABCL) and other contract deliverable requirements are met.
• Support Qualification Testing and First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Support supply base capability and risk assessments and monitoring supplier performance.
• Support Engineering Change Control Board (CCB) activities.
• Interface with program management, customers, suppliers, cross-functional leadership, and, when applicable, government representatives and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
• Provide Quality and technical support for development of production readiness information, including component verification, test article acceptance testing surveillance, control of nonconforming material life cycle, utilizing measures and metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide quality inputs to support internal and external program reviews.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing), Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in Quality Engineering, with a significant portion in a Program Quality or Supplier Quality role within the aerospace, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated hardware development and manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in interpreting and implementing industry quality standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO9001) and customer-specific flow-down requirements.
• Strong proficiency in quality tools and methodologies including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA), Nonconformance management, FAI (AS9102), GD&T, Control Plans, and Inspection Plans.
• Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) or equivalent qualification methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual documents.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization and with external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead, drive initiatives autonomously, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must be able to obtain a Federal Explosives License through the BATFE.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline or 7+ years of quality engineering experience.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Lean Six Sigma Green (LSSGB) or Black Belt (LSSBB), Project Management Professional (PMP), AS9100 Certified Lead Auditor).
• Direct experience interfacing with government representatives such as DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency) Quality Assurance Representatives.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Oracle) and PLM software.
• Experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and advanced statistical analysis.
• Experience creating quality plans, product control plans (PCP), and inspection plans (IP) from internal and external requirements.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer, aircraft Composites is a high-profile, cross functional position that plays an integral role in enabling development and production flow of Anduril’s critical supply base. You will work in close coordination with internal engineering, quality, supply chain and manufacturing departments as well as directly with suppliers to execute effective, creative and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals. 

We're looking for a talented Staff Supplier Industrialization Engineer to expedite the qualification and implementation of product designs with our suppliers, optimizing these designs for quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness from early development through the entire product lifecycle.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own and manage the aircraft composites commodities/subcategories to execute supplier production (NPI to full production) strategies across Anduril’s business lines
• Be a force multiplier for the Supply Chain team and overall commodity strategy, demonstrating a strong sense of ownership, proactivity, technical excellence, creativity, self-direction, and courage
• Vet Suppliers' production capabilities, factory lay out, facilities, workforce for supplier inclusion in Anduril's Approved Supplier List
• Support Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE) in ensuring Suppliers' understanding and adherence to the criteria for part quality set by SQE
• Own manufacturing process development at Supplier locations & the initialization of new production lines & tooling at Supplier sites to ensure materials, processes, & tools are capable of meeting product performance, quality, and production rate requirements
• Own the roadmap for capacity expansion, manufacturing readiness, and production ramp-up at Suppliers
• Establish and drive performance via statistical process control (SPC) reviews at Supplier
• Identify and drive product and process improvements, factory layout optimization at Supplier sites to lower part cost, reduce supply risk, eliminate potential defects, and improve cycle time over the product lifecycle
• Support SQE with root cause task force at Anduril by working in tandem with the Supply Chain team, Suppliers, and be responsible for closing the loop of root cause corrective/preventative actions at Supplier

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field
• 12+ years of experience in supplier quality and industrialization within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with specific category technical expertise, as applicable, composites and thermoplastics manufacturing, IPC standards, CAD, GD&T
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time
• Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in McHenry, MS
• Ability to be eligible and maintain a U.S. clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or metallurgical/materials engineering, or related technical field
• Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or another related industry
• Strong understanding of quality systems, standards, and certifications
• Familiarity with developing high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environment
• Exposure to working in a fast-pace, start-up environment
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

About the Team:  

The Stennis Test team designs, builds, and operates Relativity’s propulsion and stage test stands. Team members are hands-on with large-scale, complex systems including fully integrated engines and stage assemblies, pushing hardware to the limits and directly contributing to flight readiness. The work is fast-paced and highly operational, ideal for those with backgrounds in aviation, automotive, manufacturing, offshore operations, industrial systems, construction, or adjacent industries. You’ll work in a close-knit, dynamic environment where collaboration between technicians, operators, and engineers is not only encouraged, but expected. As the company scales, the Stennis Test team becomes even more critical to unlocking our next phase of growth: proving out full-stage systems and paving the way for routine, reliable flights of Terran R.

About the Role: 

As a Mechanical Engineer II, you will be responsible for designing and operating rocket engine test stands for our Terran R engines and stages. Engineers at our Stennis facility work within a team of engineers and technicians to build and modify test facilities, as well as participate in test campaigns to flight qualify our hardware. You will be directly engaged in daily test operations, maintenance, construction, and commissioning activities in the field. The engineer II role may include aspects of both designing ground systems [Design focus] and conducting test operations [Operations focus], possibly both. This position will be titled Propulsion Test Engineer II within the organization.

[Design focus]

• Design advanced propulsion test stands including 3D modeling, fluids, structural, and thermal analysis, fabrication drawings, fluids P&IDs, component lists, and detailed work instructions
• Supervise the construction, commissioning, and initial operations of these facilities
• Solve a variety of technical problems, across broad ranges of timeframe, complexity, cost, and long-term impact
• Support operations on and perform related improvements to existing test stands

[Operations focus]

• Create, modify, and optimize test sequences, procedures, and data review processes
• Conduct complex propulsion test operations to assess performance of rocket engines and stages
• Directly control and receive telemetry from the test stand and test articles through GUIs and an integrated software suite for control, automation, and data visualization
• Help develop new rocket engine propulsion designs based on real test data
• Potentially travel to production and launch locations, up to 25%

About You:  

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
  • Prior experience in aerospace is not required
  • Varied perspectives & backgrounds strengthen our team
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in a related field
• Demonstrated engineering fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis
• Demonstrated drive to deliver on tight schedules, especially when unconventional & creative solutions are necessary
• Hands-on fabrication experience using common power tools for projects at work/home/school
• Ability to work occasional night shifts
• This position requires a valid driver's license in order to operate vehicles on the test site

Nice to haves but not required:  

• Proficiency in 3D modeling and drafting, including GD&T
• Hands-on experience with metalworking, welding, hydraulics, manufacturing, etc.
• Working knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, and instrumentation
• Ability to understand and develop fluid P&IDs (Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams) for large-scale test stands and supporting ground equipment
• Experience safely operating complex fluid systems, including high pressure gas, cryogenic fluids, flammables, and hydraulics
• Ability to work occasional night shifts

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Stennis, Mississippi.

About the Team:

The Stennis Test team designs, builds, and operates Relativity’s propulsion and stage test stands. Team members are hands-on with large-scale, complex systems including fully integrated engines and stage assemblies, pushing hardware to the limits and directly contributing to flight readiness. The work is fast-paced and highly operational, ideal for those with backgrounds in aviation, automotive, manufacturing, offshore operations, industrial systems, construction, or adjacent industries. You’ll work in a close-knit, dynamic environment where collaboration between technicians, operators, and engineers is not only encouraged, but expected. As the company scales, the Stennis Test team becomes even more critical to unlocking our next phase of growth: proving out full-stage systems and paving the way for routine, reliable flights of Terran R.

 About the Role:

• Serve as an Electrical Engineer connecting various internal technical teams to define electrical requirements and develop solutions on a wide variety of projects.
• Act as the owner’s representative to external consultants, contractors, and government agencies.
• Manage electrical utility construction activities for test stand facilities, including developing conceptual drawings/designs, requests for proposals, competitive bidding, bid evaluations, subcontractor selection, and subcontractor management for Stennis Space Center sites and other facilities across Relativity’s real estate portfolio.
• Maintain and troubleshoot the existing electrical distribution system, including developing maintenance and testing procedures for all AC power distribution equipment.
• Lead the design of electrical distribution systems for the Terran R and A2 test complexes.
• Manage day-to-day construction activities in coordination with the project manager for the Terran R test complex.
• Oversee commissioning and maintenance of systems and equipment.
• Support and troubleshoot AC power requests for Stennis Space Center facilities.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working on electrical power systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70 (NEC).
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: analysis/design, hands-on field work, project management, or project execution.

  Nice to Haves (Not Required):

• Experience with the design and operation of aerospace test infrastructure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Background in construction, commissioning, operations, troubleshooting, or maintenance of low-voltage power systems.
• Experience with electrical distribution design, hazard classification, single-line diagrams, breaker coordination, arc flash analysis, bid solicitation, contractor selection, construction management, permitting, and QA/QC.
• Engineering Intern (EI) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification in Power.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Bluebeam.
• Experience with electrical power system analysis software (preferably EasyPower).
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E or NESC.
• Experience purchasing electrical hardware and materials.

About the Team:  

The Stennis Test team designs, builds, and operates Relativity’s propulsion and stage test stands. Team members are hands-on with large-scale, complex systems including fully integrated engines and stage assemblies, pushing hardware to the limits and directly contributing to flight readiness. The work is fast-paced and highly operational, ideal for those with backgrounds in aviation, automotive, manufacturing, offshore operations, industrial systems, construction, or adjacent industries. You’ll work in a close-knit, dynamic environment where collaboration between technicians, operators, and engineers is not only encouraged, but expected. As the company scales, the Stennis Test team becomes even more critical to unlocking our next phase of growth: proving out full-stage systems and paving the way for routine, reliable flights of Terran R.

About the Role: 

As an entry level Propulsion Test Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and operating rocket engine test stands for our Terran R engines and stages. Entry level engineers at our Stennis facility work in partnership with experienced operations and ground systems engineers and technicians to build and modify test facilities, as well as participate in test campaigns to flight qualify our hardware. You will be directly engaged in daily test operations, maintenance, construction, and commissioning activities in the field. The entry level role may include aspects of both designing ground systems [Design focus] and conducting test operations [Operations focus].

[Design focus]

• Design advanced propulsion test stands including 3D modeling, fluids, structural, and thermal analysis, fabrication drawings, fluids P&IDs, component lists, and detailed work instructions
• Supervise the construction, commissioning, and initial operations of these facilities
• Solve a variety of technical problems, across broad ranges of timeframe, complexity, cost, and long-term impact
• Support operations on and perform related improvements to existing test stands

[Operations focus]

• Create, modify, and optimize test sequences, procedures, and data review processes
• Conduct complex propulsion test operations to assess performance of rocket engines and stages
• Directly control and receive telemetry from the test stand and test articles through GUIs and an integrated software suite for control, automation, and data visualization
• Help develop new rocket engine propulsion designs based on real test data
• Potentially travel to production and launch locations, up to 25%. 
  • This role requires a valid driver's license in order to operate vehicles while on the test site

About You:  

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
  • Prior experience in aerospace is not required
• Hands-on fabrication experience using common power tools for projects at work/home/school
• This role requires a valid driver's license in order to operate vehicles while on the test site

Nice to haves but not required:  

• Drive to deliver on tight schedules, especially when unconventional & creative solutions are necessary
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and drafting, including GD&T
• Strong engineering fundamentals in Thermal, Structures, and Fluids
• Hands-on experience with metalworking, welding, hydraulics, manufacturing, etc.
• Working knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, and instrumentation
• Ability to understand and develop fluid P&IDs (Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams) for large-scale test stands and supporting ground equipment
• Experience safely operating complex fluid systems, including high pressure gas, cryogenic fluids, flammables, and hydraulics
• Ability to work occasional evening shifts

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Stennis, Mississippi.

About the Team:  

The Stennis Test team designs, builds, and operates Relativity’s propulsion and stage test stands. Team members are hands-on with large-scale, complex systems including fully integrated engines and stage assemblies, pushing hardware to the limits and directly contributing to flight readiness. The work is fast-paced and highly operational, ideal for those with backgrounds in aviation, automotive, manufacturing, offshore operations, industrial systems, construction, or adjacent industries. You’ll work in a close-knit, dynamic environment where collaboration between technicians, operators, and engineers is not only encouraged, but expected. As the company scales, the Stennis Test team becomes even more critical to unlocking our next phase of growth: proving out full-stage systems and paving the way for routine, reliable flights of Terran R.

About the Role: 

As a Propulsion Test Engineer II, you will be responsible for designing and operating rocket engine test stands for our Terran R engines and stages. Engineers at our Stennis facility work within a team of engineers and technicians to build and modify test facilities, as well as participate in test campaigns to flight qualify our hardware. You will be directly engaged in daily test operations, maintenance, construction, and commissioning activities in the field. The engineer II role may include aspects of both designing ground systems [Design focus] and conducting test operations [Operations focus], possibly both.

[Design focus]

• Design advanced propulsion test stands including 3D modeling, fluids, structural, and thermal analysis, fabrication drawings, fluids P&IDs, component lists, and detailed work instructions
• Supervise the construction, commissioning, and initial operations of these facilities
• Solve a variety of technical problems, across broad ranges of timeframe, complexity, cost, and long-term impact
• Support operations on and perform related improvements to existing test stands

[Operations focus]

• Create, modify, and optimize test sequences, procedures, and data review processes
• Conduct complex propulsion test operations to assess performance of rocket engines and stages
• Directly control and receive telemetry from the test stand and test articles through GUIs and an integrated software suite for control, automation, and data visualization
• Help develop new rocket engine propulsion designs based on real test data
• Potentially travel to production and launch locations, up to 25%

About You:  

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
  • Prior experience in aerospace is not required
  • Varied perspectives & backgrounds strengthen our team
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in a related field
• Demonstrated engineering fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis
• Demonstrated drive to deliver on tight schedules, especially when unconventional & creative solutions are necessary
• Hands-on fabrication experience using common power tools for projects at work/home/school
• Ability to work occasional night shifts
• This position requires a valid driver's license in order to operate vehicles on the test site

Nice to haves but not required:  

• Proficiency in 3D modeling and drafting, including GD&T
• Hands-on experience with metalworking, welding, hydraulics, manufacturing, etc.
• Working knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, and instrumentation
• Ability to understand and develop fluid P&IDs (Plumbing and Instrumentation Diagrams) for large-scale test stands and supporting ground equipment
• Experience safely operating complex fluid systems, including high pressure gas, cryogenic fluids, flammables, and hydraulics
• Ability to work occasional night shifts

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Stennis, Mississippi.

About the Team:  

The Stennis Test team designs, builds, and operates Relativity’s propulsion and stage test stands. Team members are hands-on with large-scale, complex systems including fully integrated engines and stage assemblies, pushing hardware to the limits and directly contributing to flight readiness. The work is fast-paced and highly operational, ideal for those with backgrounds in aviation, automotive, manufacturing, offshore operations, industrial systems, construction, or adjacent industries. You’ll work in a close-knit, dynamic environment where collaboration between technicians, operators, and engineers is not only encouraged, but expected. As the company scales, the Stennis Test team becomes even more critical to unlocking our next phase of growth: proving out full-stage systems and paving the way for routine, reliable flights of Terran R.

About the Role:

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Relativity, you will be responsible for design, fabrication, and modification of test stands for our Terran 1 and Terran R engines and stages.  Engineers at our Stennis facility are engaged directly with construction and maintenance activities in the field, across a variety of hours to years-long project scales. This position will be titled Senior Propulsion Test Engineer within the organization.

• Design advanced propulsion test stands, including 3D modeling, fluids and structural analysis, fabrication drawings, fluids P&IDs, component lists, and detailed work instructions
• Supervise the construction, commissioning, and initial operations of these facilities
• Solve a variety of technical problems, across broad ranges of timeframe, complexity, cost, and long-term impact
• Support operations on and perform related improvements to existing test stands
• Ability to work occasional night shifts

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field and 5+ years of combined engineering experience is required
  • Prior experience in aerospace is not required
  • Varied perspectives & backgrounds strengthen our team
• Ownership of propulsion or structural test related projects including design, analysis, construction, and commissioning from beginning to end as well as proficiency in 3D modeling and drafting, including GD&T
• Demonstrated engineering fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis as well as a demonstrated drive to deliver on tight schedules, especially when unconventional & creative solutions are necessary
• Hands-on fabrication experience using common power tools for projects at work/home/school
• Knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, and instrumentation as well as experience designing, fabricating, and operating complex fluid systems
• This position requires a valid driver's license in order to operate vehicles on the test site

Nice to have but not required:

• Experience with FEA or CFD
• Hands-on experience with metalworking, welding, hydraulics, manufacturing, etc.
• In depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, material selection, inspection, precision measurement, and non-destructive testing

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Stennis, Mississippi.

About the Team:  

The Stennis Test team designs, builds, and operates Relativity’s propulsion and stage test stands. Team members are hands-on with large-scale, complex systems including fully integrated engines and stage assemblies, pushing hardware to the limits and directly contributing to flight readiness. The work is fast-paced and highly operational, ideal for those with backgrounds in aviation, automotive, manufacturing, offshore operations, industrial systems, construction, or adjacent industries. You’ll work in a close-knit, dynamic environment where collaboration between technicians, operators, and engineers is not only encouraged, but expected. As the company scales, the Stennis Test team becomes even more critical to unlocking our next phase of growth: proving out full-stage systems and paving the way for routine, reliable flights of Terran R.

About the Role:

As a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer at Relativity, you will be responsible for design, fabrication, and modification of test stands for our Terran 1 and Terran R engines and stages.  Engineers at our Stennis facility are engaged directly with construction and maintenance activities in the field, across a variety of hours to years-long project scales. This position will be titled Senior Propulsion Test Engineer within the organization.

• Design advanced propulsion test stands, including 3D modeling, fluids and structural analysis, fabrication drawings, fluids P&IDs, component lists, and detailed work instructions
• Supervise the construction, commissioning, and initial operations of these facilities
• Solve a variety of technical problems, across broad ranges of timeframe, complexity, cost, and long-term impact
• Support operations on and perform related improvements to existing test stands
• Ability to work occasional night shifts

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field and 5+ years of combined engineering experience is required
  • Prior experience in aerospace is not required
  • Varied perspectives & backgrounds strengthen our team
• Ownership of propulsion or structural test related projects including design, analysis, construction, and commissioning from beginning to end as well as proficiency in 3D modeling and drafting, including GD&T
• Demonstrated engineering fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis as well as a demonstrated drive to deliver on tight schedules, especially when unconventional & creative solutions are necessary
• Hands-on fabrication experience using common power tools for projects at work/home/school
• Knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, and instrumentation as well as experience designing, fabricating, and operating complex fluid systems
• This position requires a valid driver's license in order to operate vehicles on the test site

Nice to have but not required:

• Experience with FEA or CFD
• Hands-on experience with metalworking, welding, hydraulics, manufacturing, etc.
• In depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, material selection, inspection, precision measurement, and non-destructive testing

Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Stennis, Mississippi.