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Propulsion Manufacturing Test Engineer, Missiles

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Engineering
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kfull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Propulsion Test Engineer responsible for developing, building, and executing test campaigns to qualify propulsion systems and micro-turbojets for production. Owns physical and software test setups, test cell safety, and real-time data monitoring during hot-fire engine tests.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Test Director during engine and micro-turbojet hot-fire runs, managing test stand operations, console communication, go/no-go criteria, and emergency abort procedures
  • Design, build, and maintain propulsion test hardware infrastructure, including instrumented test racks, sensor harnesses, engine test stands, and thrust measurement fixtures
  • Author comprehensive propulsion test plans, run procedures, redline limits, and acceptance criteria in collaboration with development engineers
  • Develop automated test and data acquisition software in Python on Linux/Unix to control engine profiles and record telemetry
  • Implement and debug CAN bus communications to interface with ECUs, smart actuators, fuel pumps, and test stand controllers
  • Integrate and calibrate propulsion test instrumentation (load cells, pressure transducers, thermocouples/RTDs, mass flow meters, vibration sensors)
  • Configure, operate, and troubleshoot Linux/Unix test systems using terminal tools, SSH, and network debugging utilities
  • Perform rapid root-cause analysis (RCCA) on unexpected engine behaviors, instrumentation dropouts, or hardware anomalies during tests
  • Analyze post-test telemetry (thrust, fuel flow, turbine inlet temperature, spool response) and generate detailed test summary reports
  • Maintain and scale propulsion test cell facilities, driving improvements in turnaround time, automated checkout procedures, and facility safety

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience in managing control room operations, coordinating complex test schedules, and maintaining accurate inventory tracking systems
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in propulsion testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test setups, or engine test cell operations
  • Direct, hands-on experience with micro-turbojet engine testing (mandatory)
  • Proven experience serving as a Test Director, console operator, or lead test engineer during live engine runs or hazardous hot-fire operations
  • Demonstrated experience designing, building, and wiring test racks, instrumentation boxes, and benchtop DAQ systems
  • Proficiency writing automated test, control, and data acquisition software in Python within a Linux/Unix environment
  • Strong Linux/Unix systems knowledge, including terminal command-line proficiency, SSH, and network configuration/debugging
  • Hands-on experience with CAN bus hardware interfaces and messaging protocols for control and data logging
  • Experience selecting, wiring, and calibrating sensors: pressure transducers, thermocouples, load cells, and flow meters
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:Test Director / live engine test leadershipPropulsion test hardware design and integrationPython automation for test software

Benefits

  • Benefits package including health, recovery, and other employee benefits (information available via company site)
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including equity grants as part of total compensation
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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