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Senior Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Air Breathing Engine Integration)

Anduril· Air Dominance & Strike : Air Dominance & Strike Hardware : Mechanical Systems
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Costa Mesa, CA$166k - $220kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior propulsion engineer role focused on selecting, integrating, and validating air-breathing propulsion for Group 5 air vehicles and missiles, including design, testing, and vendor collaboration within Anduril's Air Dominance & Strike Propulsion Integration team.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a lead or key contributor in the selection, architecting, and integration of aircraft engines, engine components, and engine controls on unmanned air vehicles (UAVs).
  • Design, fabricate, and test prototype components and control systems.
  • Plan, instrument, and execute tests of aircraft propulsion systems.
  • Coordinate with engine vendors, develop strategic partnerships, and manage development projects.
  • Lead or support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.
  • Critical member of team supporting CAD design for inlet / exhaust shaping, surfaces and structures.
  • Travel to test sites as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
  • 8+ years of propulsion engineering experience on air vehicles (manned or unmanned).
  • Experience with jet engines in the 250-20,000 lbf thrust class.
  • Strong understanding of jet engine fundamentals and thermodynamic cycles.
  • Proven experience designing complex mechanical parts, structural components, and surface lofts (using 3D CAD).
  • Exposure to testing of engines or powertrain components.
  • Familiar with manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, etc.).
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:Engine integration and selection3D CAD designPropulsion testing

Benefits

  • Part of comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees).
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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