Mechanical Engineer, Components and Propulsion

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 2019 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1811 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Mechanical Engineer, Components and Propulsion

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As a Mechanical Engineer at Anduril, you will join the Components and Propulsion team to design and analyze cutting-edge propulsion systems and high-performance mechanical components. Your day-to-day responsibilities include leading the conceptualization and detailed engineering of novel propulsion systems such as electric motors and jet engines, developing critical mechanical components like gearboxes and actuators, conducting advanced thermo-fluid and structural analyses using CFD and FEA software, prototyping and rigorously testing these systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize designs for production. You will need a strong educational background in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, coupled with extensive experience in propulsion system design and analysis, proficiency in engineering simulation tools like ANSYS Fluent and Nastran, and expertise in detailed mechanical design using CAD software such as SolidWorks. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of defense technology by addressing complex challenges in extreme environments.

Skills

CFD FEA ANSYS Fluent OpenFOAM ANSYS Nastran SolidWorks CATIA NX GD&T Python MATLAB CAD Data Acquisition Systems Experimental Validation Techniques

What you'll do

Design and analyze novel propulsion systems including engines, motors, and pumps.
Develop high-performance mechanical components like gearboxes and actuators for extreme environments.
Conduct advanced thermo-fluid and structural analysis using CFD and FEA tools.
Prototype, test, and validate propulsion prototypes through rigorous testing methods.
Integrate propulsion and mechanical components into larger platforms for manufacturability.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 3+ years of experience.
Expertise in propulsion system design, analysis, and testing.
Proficiency in CFD, FEA, and multi-physics simulation tools.
Strong skills in detailed mechanical design using professional CAD software.
Hands-on experience in planning and analyzing results from component-level testing.

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