Fuel Systems Engineer, Air Vehicles
Anduril· Air Dominance & Strike : Air Dominance & Strike Hardware : Mechanical Systems
Costa Mesa, CA$112k - $194kFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Design and develop aircraft fuel systems for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms, from concept through testing and qualification, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance, reliable mechanical fuel systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop aircraft fuel systems supporting multiple air vehicle programs from concept through testing and qualification
- Perform detailed design of fuel system components including tubing, pumps, filtration, gauging, venting, and refueling/defueling systems
- Partner with software engineering, systems, testing, manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams to develop and integrate fuel system hardware
- Support component selection, prototype builds, qualification, testing, and system integration throughout the development lifecycle
- Collaborate with senior engineers and fuel systems architects while gradually taking ownership of increasingly complex fuel system designs
Qualifications
- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience designing aircraft fuel systems or closely related aerospace fluid systems
- Experience supporting the product lifecycle from concept through testing and qualification
- Experience with Siemens NX or comparable CAD software (e.g., CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks)
- Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and mechanical design fundamentals
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Skills
Required:Fuel system designFluid mechanicsCAD softwareCross-functional collaboration
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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