Propulsion Engineer - Turbomachinery

$142,000 - $205,000/Yr

Anduril Industries - Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Costa Mesa, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Turbomachinery Engineer role at Anduril Industries is pivotal in advancing the company's propulsion development efforts. This position focuses on the design, analysis, and optimization of air-breathing propulsion systems, ensuring they meet stringent performance and manufacturing criteria. The engineer will collaborate closely with manufacturing teams and lead projects from conception through testing and validation, contributing to the innovative goals of the defense technology sector.

Responsibilities

• Own critical turbomachinery components and manage all aspects of their design and analysis.
• Assist in research and development for aircraft engines and advanced combustion systems.
• Conduct aerodynamic and thermodynamic analysis for new and existing designs.
• Ensure turbomachinery solutions meet manufacturing goals, cost, weight, and schedule requirements.
• Lead projects from conception through testing and validation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in turbomachinery engineering.
• Knowledge of internal combustion engine fundamentals.
• Experience in creating and maintaining 3D models of compressor geometry.
• Exposure to testing of engines or powertrain components.
• Proven expertise in aerodynamics and thermodynamics of turbomachinery.
• Professional experience using Siemens NX (Unigraphics) or other CAD packages.
• U.S. Person status required for access to export controlled data.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with air-breathing propulsion systems (small jet engines, APUs).
• Experience with numerical analysis toolsets for turbomachinery (AxStream, Concepts NREC).
• Experience with aerodynamic rig testing techniques for turbomachinery components.
• Experience stage matching using multistage 3D CFD (e.g., ADS, APNASA, FINE/Turbo).
• Familiarity with turbine cycle analysis (NPSS).
• Professional experience designing, testing, or flying air-breathing combustors, augmentors, ignition systems, variable area nozzles, or turbomachinery.

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits (100% covered for employees, 90% for dependents).
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance (100% covered).
• Generous company holiday calendar and competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support including fertility and adoption coverage.
• Free mental health resources and additional work-life services.
• Professional development stipend available for all employees.
• Daily meals and provisions in many offices.
• Company-funded commuter benefits based on region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional and Roth).