Senior Propulsion Engineer

Anduril
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 166,000 - 220,000 annuallyFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Ownership","Hands-on","Collaboration","Communication","Problem-solving"]

Senior Propulsion Engineer joining Anduril’s Maneuver Dominance team in Costa Mesa, CA to drive propulsion design, testing, and production for unmanned rotorcraft and complex systems. Lead engine selection, CAD design, test execution, and collaboration with vendors to deliver high-velocity propulsion solutions in a lean, hands-on environment.

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Anduril
2 months ago

Senior Propulsion Engineer

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Job Summary

Senior Propulsion Engineer joining Anduril’s Maneuver Dominance team in Costa Mesa, CA to drive propulsion design, testing, and production for unmanned rotorcraft and complex systems. Lead engine selection, CAD design, test execution, and collaboration with vendors to deliver high-velocity propulsion solutions in a lean, hands-on environment.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Selection and integration of aircraft engines, engine components, and fuel systems on unmanned air vehicles.
  • •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.
  • •Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 166,000 - 220,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •8+ years of propulsion engineering experience on air vehicles (manned or unmanned).
  • •Professional experience with Turboshaft/Turboprop and Reciprocating engines.
  • •Knowledge of jet and piston engine fundamentals.
  • •Experience with use of engine cycle decks.
  • •Exposure to testing of engines or powertrain components.
Experience:8+ years
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
Skills:OwnershipHands-onCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solving
Languages:English
Tech Stack:NXTeamcenterCAD3D printingInjection moldingEMSMachining

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Top Secret

Company Brief

Anduril
Designs and builds advanced defense systems combining autonomous aircraft, sensors, and AI-driven software for military and national security applications, focused on modernizing battlefield capabilities and distributed sensing.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Costa Mesa, United States
Founded: 2017
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