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Senior Propulsion Engineer, Space

Anduril· AFS : Space Engineering
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Costa Mesa, CA$166k - $250kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior Propulsion Engineer for Anduril's Space team focused on propulsion subsystems for satellite missions, including chemical, electric, and hybrid propulsion, with an emphasis on software-defined spacecraft operations and high-reliability spaceflight systems.

Responsibilities

  • Support the spacecraft propulsion subsystems for various spacecraft programs in all orbital regimes and work closely with bus providers for successful implementation
  • Develop modern, software-defined approaches to autonomous spacecraft operations with maneuvering capabilities to successfully accomplish mission objectives
  • Own the delta-V budgets and propulsion subsystem sizing to satisfy mission requirements
  • Develop appropriate test plans and procedures to validate the propulsion system during ground checkout, on-orbit calibration and commissioning and on-orbit operations
  • Develop the necessary fueling plans and procedures for the implemented propulsion system
  • Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
  • Coordinate with end-users, other operators and customers to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints
  • Support challenging schedules during ground testing, launch windows and on-orbit operations of the spacecraft systems
  • Work with other teams and government agencies to achieve the required licenses (DOT, etc) for transporting fully fueled or pressurized containers within the spacecraft to the appropriate test and launch facilities

Qualifications

  • Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in Aerospace Engineering, Orbital Mechanics or other engineering degree
  • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements
  • Experience with chemical, electrical and hybrid propulsion sub-subsystem design for spacecraft
  • Experience with managing propulsion vendors for successful delivery against mission and sub-system requirements
  • Experience conducting spacecraft operations and satellite command and control with an emphasis on system reliability and uptime
  • Experience with orbital mechanics and resident space object tracking capabilities
  • Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight
  • Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:Propulsion subsystem designDelta-V budgetingTest planning and proceduresSoftware-defined propulsion operations
Nice to have:Vendor management

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health and recovery support
Last updated Jul 29, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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