Digital Design Engineering Director jobs in Gulfport, MS

The Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (ARMS) 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.

Anduril’s Rocket Motor Systems group is seeking a Design Engineering Manager to join our team. The Rocket Motor Systems group designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications at Anduril.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead a very small group of engineers with a common goal of increasing workflow efficiency at the McHenry site.
• Foster a collaborative environment among like-minded engineers.
• Attend kick-off meetings and meetings with customers or relevant stakeholders.
• Work with your team and lead major projects from cradle to grave.
• Delegate portions of engineering projects to relevant team members.
• Present and own project progression at Rocket Motor Systems leadership meetings.
• Peer review project designs and give constructive criticism when necessary.
• Coordinate with parties across the Rocket Motor Systems group to understand at a fundamental level what testing and hardware growth would like to be made in the coming year(s).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate and delegate work efficiently.
• 5 years minimum experience designing mechanical hardware or leading a group of engineers.
• CAD model and drawing generation experience.
• Familiar with basic machine shop tools.
• U.S. Person Status is required as this position needs to access controlled data

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree (masters or doctorate) in engineering or engineering management.
• Certification in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Expertise in engineering tool development in Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, and/or Python.
• Experience with Solidworks CAD.
• Design for manufacturing and production experience.
• Familiar with common and advanced machining operations on manual and CNC machines.