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Senior Propulsion Engineer

Anduril· Maritime & Maneuver Dominance : Heavy Metal - Engineering & Operations : Systems Engineering
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Santa Ana, CA$167k - $222kfull-timePosted 6d ago

About the role

Propulsion design lead for a maritime autonomous vehicle, owning thruster design, propulsion integration, and performance trades to maximize range, speed, and endurance within a multi-disciplinary program.

Responsibilities

  • Own propulsion system design, including thruster selection, integration, and performance
  • Define propulsion power requirements and work with Energy Systems on the power budget
  • Lead trade studies on speed, endurance, noise, and propulsive efficiency
  • Work with the Senior Hydrodynamics Engineer to match the thruster to the vehicle's drag and to account for hull and propulsor interaction
  • Coordinate with the thruster team and thruster vendors
  • Plan and run propulsion testing, and support prototype testing including sea trials
  • Contribute to design-for-manufacturability reviews
  • Travel up to 25% to test sites and vendor facilities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in marine propulsion or vehicle performance analysis
  • Familiarity with electric thruster systems or marine propulsion drives
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:Propulsion system designPropulsion power budgetingTrade studies (speed, endurance, noise, propulsive efficiency)Hydrodynamics collaborationVendor coordinationPropulsion testing
Nice to have:DFM reviewsSea trial operations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (health, recovery, and other supports)
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in majority of full-time offers
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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