Materials Engineer, Metals

Anduril

Costa Mesa, United States
Base: $113,000 - $149,000 usd; equity: highly comp...
On-site
Metallurgical fundamentals of castings and welds
Material selection for aluminum, steel, titanium, nickel alloys
Supplier qualification for foundries and welding shops
Own the complete lifecycle of cast and welded components, from material selection through qualification, production, and field performance

Job Summary

  • Own the complete lifecycle of cast and welded components, from material selection through qualification, production, and field performance.
  • Lead supplier qualification of foundries and welding shops, transforming vendors into strategic partners through technical assessment and development.
  • Develop tools, templates, databases, and training materials that build organizational capability and mentor junior engineers.

Matching Summary

Own the complete lifecycle of cast and welded components, from material selection through qualification, production, and field performance.

Salary

Base: $113,000 - $149,000 USD; Equity: Highly competitive grants; Benefits: Top-tier healthcare, income protection, generous time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Metallurgical fundamentals of castings and welds
  • Material selection for aluminum, steel, titanium, nickel alloys
  • Supplier qualification for foundries and welding shops
  • Failure analysis and root cause investigations
  • First principles physics for decision making

Nice-to-have

  • Advanced casting and welding processes
  • Structural castings/welds in marine/aerospace
  • Establishing material property databases
  • Familiarity with CAD and simulation tools

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or higher in Materials/Metallurgical/Welding Engineering
  • 2-5 years of hands-on industry experience
  • Experience with castings and/or welding in demanding applications
  • Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
  • Eligibility for U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Work Rights

Must have U.S. Top Secret security clearance

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