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Senior Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Ramjet Integration)

Anduril· Air Dominance & Strike : Air Dominance & Strike Hardware : Mechanical Systems
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Costa Mesa, CA$166k - $220kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Senior propulsion engineering role focused on design, integration, testing, and leadership of ramjet propulsion for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms within Anduril's Air Dominance and Strike propulsion integration team.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a lead or key contributor in the selection, architecting, and integration of ramjets on missile platforms.
  • Design, fabricate, and test prototype components and control systems.
  • Plan, instrument, and execute tests of ramjets.
  • 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 and detailed analysis for inlets, combustors, nozzles, support structures, engine starting.
  • Travel to test sites as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of propulsion engineering experience on tactical missiles or air vehicles (manned or unmanned).
  • Professional experience with ramjets for defense or aerospace applications, including design, analysis, test and/or qualification of inlets, combustors, and nozzles for high‑Mach applications.
  • Understanding of fundamentals relevant to ramjets including cycle / performance modeling, CFD, thermal-structural coupling, and high-temperature materials.
  • Proven experience designing complex mechanical hardware using 3D CAD (preference for NX).
  • Familiarity with manufacturing methods (e.g. machining, sheet metal, 3D printing, etc.), and an understanding of design for manufacturing and assembly.
  • Eligible to obtain and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:Ramjet propulsion design and integration3D CAD (NX)Manufacturing methodsTest planning and executionVendor coordination and program managementSecurity clearance

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (details provided in description).
  • Equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers; part of total compensation package.
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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