Senior Propulsion Integration Engineer - Missile Systems

$120,000 - $180,000/Yr

Aduril Industries - Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time - Senior

Costa Mesa, CA

About the position

As a Senior Propulsion Integration Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will play a critical role in the selection and integration of aircraft engines, engine components, and fuel systems on unmanned air vehicles. Your expertise will be essential in designing, fabricating, and testing prototype components and control systems. You will be responsible for planning, instrumenting, and executing tests of aircraft propulsion systems, ensuring that all systems meet the required specifications and performance standards. Additionally, you will coordinate with engine vendors, develop strategic partnerships, and manage development projects to enhance the capabilities of our unmanned air vehicles. In this position, you will also support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed, showcasing the advanced technology and capabilities of our systems. You will be a key member of the team supporting CAD design for internal aerodynamic loft, surfaces, and structures, contributing to the overall design and functionality of our products. Travel to test sites may be required, allowing you to engage directly with the testing and validation processes of our propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

• Select and integrate 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 and develop strategic partnerships.
• Manage development projects related to propulsion systems.
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.
• Contribute to CAD design for internal aerodynamic loft, surfaces, and structures.
• Travel to test sites as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of propulsion engineering experience on air vehicles (manned or unmanned).
• Professional experience with jet engines in the 100 - 500 lbf thrust class.
• Knowledge of jet engine fundamentals.
• Experience with use of engine cycle decks.
• Exposure to testing of engines or powertrain components.
• Experience designing mechanical parts and surface loft (CAD).
• Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, etc.).
• BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
• Must possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Missile systems experience.
• Experience in NX/Teamcenter.
• Hands-on experience with jet engine testing including test practices, instrumentation, and data processing.
• Knowledge and experience working with Engine Management Systems (EMS), OEM or motorsport.
• Experience procuring parts and working in a machine shop.
• Working knowledge of machine safety and shop safety protocols.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits (100% covered for employee, 90% for dependents).
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for UK roles, fully covered by Anduril.
• Private health plan through Bupa for AUS roles, fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril.
• Generous company holiday calendar and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support including fertility and adoption coverage.
• Free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and life coaching.
• Professional development stipend available to 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) for US roles.