Materials Engineer, Metals

ABOUT THE JOB

Andurils Materials & Process Engineering Team is seeking a metallurgical expert specializing in castings and welding to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa CA. As we scale production of advanced defense systems the integrity of our cast and welded structures becomes paramount. Youll own the complete lifecycle of cast and welded componentsfrom material selection through qualification production and field performance. The right person doesnt just know the standards; they understand the metallurgical fundamentals that explain why the standards exist and when its appropriate to exceed them.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Own casting (investment sand permanent mold die) and welding (fusion and solid-state) processes from concept through production across aluminum steel titanium and nickel-based alloys.
• Establish internal specifications test protocols and acceptance criteria for castings and welds tailored to mission requirements. Define right-sized solutions backed by data and first principleswhen industry standards fall short or prove excessive.
• Lead supplier qualification of foundries and welding shops transforming vendors into strategic partners through technical assessment and development.
• Design and execute characterization programs using metallography SEM/EDS mechanical testing NDT (RT UT PT MT) and failure analysis.
• Partner with design teams during early development to influence geometry joint design and specifications before drawings are released preventing costly redesigns.
• Lead root cause investigations systematically identifying failure mechanisms and implementing corrective actions that address root causes.
• Develop tools templates databases and training materials that build organizational capability. Mentor junior engineers in metallurgical fundamentals.
• Use first principles physics as a basis for every decision.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors or higher in Materials Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Welding Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 2-5 years of hands-on industry experience with castings and/or welding in aerospace defense marine or similarly demanding applications.
• Demonstrated ownership of cast or welded structures through complete product lifecycle from development through production and field performance.
• Deep metallurgical knowledge of solidification phenomena weld metallurgy HAZ behavior residual stresses and failure mechanisms specific to castings and welds.
• Practical expertise developing weld procedures (WPS/PQR) casting process parameters and qualification testing per relevant standards (AWS AMS MIL-STD).
• Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings including weld symbols GD&T and casting tolerances. Ability to guide design engineers on proper specification of casting and welding requirements.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with systematic problem-solving approach.
• Excellent communication skills across technical levels from design engineers to executive leadership.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven track record with structural castings or welds in marine or aerospace applications under complex loading or corrosive environments.
• Direct experience with advanced processes (investment casting friction stir welding electron beam/laser welding dissimilar metal joining).
• Hands-on capability in welding or casting process executionrunning trials and adjusting parameters.
• Experience establishing material property databases or design allowables (A-basis B-basis) per MMPDS or CMH-17.
• Familiarity with CAD software (NX SolidWorks CATIA) or simulation tools (casting simulation weld distortion prediction).
• Active participation in technical societies (AWS AFS TMS ASM) or standards committees.

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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Benefits

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