Principal Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles, Air Breathing Engine Integration

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$253,000–$336,000 / yr
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1 day ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Principal Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles, Air Breathing Engine Integration

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As a Principal Propulsion Engineer at Air Vehicles, you will serve as a lead or key contributor in the selection, architecting, and integration of aircraft engines on unmanned air vehicles. You will be responsible for CAD design for inlet/exhaust shaping and surfaces, working closely with critical OEM relationships to define technology roadmaps and architectural baselines. The role requires extensive experience with jet engines, thermodynamic modeling, and propulsion test programs, along with the ability to advise executive leadership on technical risks and mentor mid-to-senior level engineers. Preferred skills include proficiency in NX/Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB, and FADEC systems, as well as a deep understanding of engine performance trade-offs from previous work at jet engine OEMs or suppliers.

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Python MATLAB NX Teamcenter FADEC Engine Management Systems CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Lead the selection and integration of aircraft engines on unmanned air vehicles.
  • Architect engine components and controls for UAVs, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Design inlet and exhaust shaping in collaboration with CAD teams.
  • Influence jet engine OEM design decisions to align with vehicle requirements.
  • Define comprehensive propulsion test programs and manage supplier relationships.
  • Troubleshoot system-level anomalies during testing phases.
  • Advise executive leadership on technical risks and mentor junior engineers.

What we're looking for

  • Over 15 years of propulsion engineering experience on air vehicles.
  • Professional experience with jet engines ranging from 250 to 20,000 lbf thrust class.
  • Expertise in engine cycle decks and thermodynamic modeling for OEM design decisions.
  • Served as Chief Engineer or ultimate technical authority on major propulsion programs.
  • Experience in defining comprehensive propulsion test programs and troubleshooting system anomalies.
  • Active secret security clearance required.
  • Advised executive leadership on technical risks and represented the company to key stakeholders.

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