Mechanical Engineer, Components and Propulsion

Anduril
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Collaboration","Problem-solving","Communication","Analytical thinking","Teamwork"]

Mechanical Engineer with propulsion and thermo-mechanical design responsibilities, focusing on propulsion systems, high-performance components, advanced CFD/FEA analysis, prototype testing, and production integration for defense platforms. Collaborates across Systems, Electrical, Software, and Manufacturing teams to optimize designs for manufacturability and reliability in extreme environments.

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Mechanical Engineer, Components and Propulsion

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Job Summary

Mechanical Engineer with propulsion and thermo-mechanical design responsibilities, focusing on propulsion systems, high-performance components, advanced CFD/FEA analysis, prototype testing, and production integration for defense platforms. Collaborates across Systems, Electrical, Software, and Manufacturing teams to optimize designs for manufacturability and reliability in extreme environments.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design and analyze propulsion systems, including engines, motors, pumps, and thermal management components, for optimal performance and efficiency
  • •Develop high-performance mechanical components and subsystems to meet rigorous performance and mass targets in extreme environments
  • •Conduct advanced thermo-fluid and structural analyses using CFD/FEA and multi-physics tools to predict system behavior
  • •Prototype, test, and validate propulsion prototypes and key components, including data collection and root-cause analysis
  • •Integrate propulsion and mechanical components with Systems, Electrical, Software, and Manufacturing teams to optimize for production, manufacturability, and maintainability

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 3+ years of hands-on experience in propulsion system design, analysis, or high-performance mechanical components development
Experience:3+ yearsDefenseAerospacePropulsionMechanical engineering
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CollaborationProblem-solvingCommunicationAnalytical thinkingTeamwork
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ANSYS FluentOpenFOAMANSYSNastranSolidWorksCATIANXCFDFEA

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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