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Senior Propulsion & Hydrodynamics Engineer

Anduril· Maritime & Maneuver Dominance : Heavy Metal - Engineering & Operations
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Costa Mesa, CA$166k - $220kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Senior propulsion and hydrodynamics engineering role within Anduril's Maritime Division, accountable for propulsion system design, hydrodynamic analysis, and integration to optimize range, endurance, and overall vehicle performance for a maritime autonomous vehicle.

Responsibilities

  • Drive propulsion system design including thruster selection, integration, and performance
  • Drive hydrodynamic analysis: drag estimation, resistance prediction, and flow characterization
  • Drive fairing geometry design and hydrodynamic optimization
  • Define propulsion power requirements and coordinate with Energy Systems on power budget
  • Lead trade studies balancing speed, endurance, noise, and propulsive efficiency
  • Coordinate with thruster and fairing teams
  • Support prototype testing including sea trials
  • Contribute to design-for-manufacturability reviews
  • Travel up to 25% to test sites and vendor facilities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in marine propulsion, hydrodynamics, or vehicle performance analysis
  • Experience with CFD tools and hydrodynamic modeling
  • Familiarity with electric thruster systems or marine propulsion drives
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:Propulsion system designHydrodynamic analysisFairing design and optimizationPower budget coordination

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
Last updated Jul 29, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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