Anduril Industries · 1 week ago
Explosives Operations Engineer
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $149K/yr
4+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Explosives Operations Engineer will plan and execute explosives operations, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and collaborate with various teams to support innovative warhead designs and explosive safety.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, develop, and execute explosives operations; support current and future products with explosives safety experience
Edit and review explosive safety procedures and operating instructions and assure all personnel understand the procedures
Confirm explosive operations follow all DoD and ATFE regulations
Serve as a technical subject matter expert, authority, and consultant to the organization on matters pertaining to explosives
Maintain internal explosive policy documentation; collaborate and partner with legal, operations, finance, program leads, business development, and engineering to support products with explosives
Oversee the explosives storage to include inventory, security, inspections, and forecasting
Sustain, maintain, and upgrade our explosive operations and training programs, to include compliance with applicable regulations, and customer requirements
Interact positively with Anduril customers (USG and non-USG) and employees in austere environments
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in explosive operations, demonstrating a deep and practical understanding of explosives safety principles, secure storage methodologies, safe transportation practices, and effective testing techniques
Experience with the regulatory environment surrounding explosives and energetic materials; EH&S, licensing, compliance; experience with ATFE, OSHA, and DoD Explosive Safety regulations
Experience with developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), performing incident investigations, root cause analyses, and statistical process controls
Familiarity with the direct third-party ecosystem involved in explosives, including an understanding of component manufacturers, suppliers, test range capabilities, and logistics providers
Understanding of the customer environment, needs, priorities, and CONOPs
Ability to travel as required up to 25% - 50%
Must possess and maintain a U.S. security clearance (DoD Secret or DOE L)
Preferred
BS or higher degree in mechanical, aerospace, or another engineering discipline
Military EOD or equivalent Explosive Operations background
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or detailed working knowledge
Active U.S. Top-Secret or DOE Q security clearance
Experience with munitions field testing
Leadership experience in explosive operations and/or handling munitions
Experience teaching complex systems operations and safety protocols
Benefits
Healthcare Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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