Senior Propulsion Integration Engineer, Air Vehicles

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Air Dominance & Strike : Air Dominance & Strike Hardware : Mechanical Systems

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company seeking a Senior Propulsion Integration Engineer for their Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering and Integration Team. This role involves the full development lifecycle of advanced hardware for air vehicles and missile platforms, focusing on propulsion systems. Responsibilities include engine selection, integration, design, fabrication, testing, vendor coordination, and customer demonstrations. Requires 8+ years of propulsion engineering experience on air vehicles, knowledge of jet engines and cycle decks, and experience with CAD design. A U.S. Top Secret security clearance is required.

What you'd actually do

  1. Critical member of team for selection and integration of aircraft engines, engine components, and fuel systems on unmanned air vehicles
  2. Design, fabricate, and test prototype components and control systems
  3. Plan, instrument, and execute tests of aircraft propulsion systems
  4. Coordinate with engine vendors, develop strategic partnerships, and manage development projects
  5. Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed

Skills

Required

  • 8+ years of propulsion engineering experience on air vehicles (manned or unmanned)
  • Professional experience with jet engines in 1,000-20,000 lbf thrust class.
  • Knowledge of jet engine fundamentals
  • Experience with use of engine cycle decks
  • Exposure to testing of engines or powertrain components
  • Experience designing mechanical parts and surface loft (CAD)
  • Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, etc)
  • BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
  • Eligible to obtain and be able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Nice to have

  • Experience in NX/Teamcenter
  • Hands-on experience with jet engine testing including test practices, instrumentation, and data processing
  • Knowledge and experience working with Engine Management Systems (EMS), OEM or motorsport
  • Experience procuring parts and working in a machine shop. Working knowledge of machine safety and shop safety protocols
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance

What the JD emphasized

  • Critical member of team
  • Critical member of team