Propulsion Performance Engineer

$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 Propulsion Performance Engineer at Anduril Industries plays a crucial role in the Propulsion Development team, focusing on the development and optimization of advanced propulsion systems. This position involves performance modeling, simulation, and supporting flight testing of air-breathing propulsion systems, contributing to the company's mission of enhancing military capabilities through innovative technology.

Responsibilities

• Own the performance modeling and acceptance criteria of gas turbine engines
• Create and maintain engine performance decks for internal and external customers
• Mentor less experienced engineers on the development of gas turbine engines
• Assist in research and development regarding design of aircraft engines, engine components, advanced combustion and fuel injection systems
• Review test data for performance compliance and model fidelity
• Lead projects to improve performance of gas turbine engines
• Support test campaigns with up to 20% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in modeling/simulation of gas turbine engine performance
• Proven expertise in code development for 0D simulation of Gas Turbine Engines using NPSS (Preferred), EES, GT Power, GateCycle, or other proprietary equivalent
• Knowledge of instrumentation strategies and setups to diagnose performance of gas turbine engines
• Exposure to testing of gas turbine engines
• Proven expertise in the aerodynamics and thermodynamics of turbomachinery
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with air-breathing propulsion systems
• Experience in Engine Operability (Stability Audits, Distortion Sensitivity, Lean Blowout Margin)
• Experience in turbine engine starting analysis
• Experience authoring turbine engine requirements in early program phases
• Professional experience using Siemens NX (Unigraphics) or other CAD packages
• Experience conducting 1D sizing of turbomachinery components
• Experience with Numerical analysis Toolsets for turbomachinery (AxStream, Concepts NREC)
• Experience with aerodynamic rig testing techniques for turbomachinery components
• Experience using CFD to simulate the performance of gas turbine components (Ducts, Inlets, Nozzles, Turbomachinery)
• Experience with Internal Combustion Engines
• Professional experience designing, testing, or flying air-breathing combustors, augmentors, ignition systems, variable area nozzles, or turbomachinery

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits (100% covered for employee, 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
• Mental Health Resources available 24/7
• Professional development stipend
• Daily Meals and Provisions
• Company-funded commuter benefits
• Relocation assistance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional and Roth)