Principal Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles, Solid Rocket Motor Integration

Anduril Industries

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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, Solid Rocket Motor Integration

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As a Principal Propulsion Engineer on the Air Vehicles team, you will lead or significantly contribute to the selection and integration of Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs), ignition systems, Thrust Vector Control (TVC) systems, and ordnance for missile platforms and air vehicles. Your daily tasks include designing prototype components, conducting ground static fire tests, and collaborating with SRM vendors to manage development projects. You will also support CAD design for structural integration and mentor junior engineers while advising executive leadership on technical risks. The role requires expertise in rocket internal ballistics, performance modeling, and grain design, along with experience in NX/Teamcenter, Python, and MATLAB. This position addresses critical defense applications, focusing on missile propulsion systems at a large scale, requiring a deep understanding of SRM technology and strategic supplier management.

Skills

Python MATLAB NX Teamcenter Thrust Vector Control (TVC) Ignition Safety Devices (ISD/ESAD) ordnance systems telemetry flight termination systems burn rate enhancers (BRE)

What you'll do

  • Lead the selection and integration of Solid Rocket Motors on missile platforms.
  • Design and test prototype components for thrust vector control systems.
  • Plan and execute ground static fire tests for solid rocket propulsion systems.
  • Coordinate with SRM vendors to develop strategic partnerships and manage projects.
  • Serve as a technical authority, defining technology roadmaps for propulsion programs.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of propulsion engineering experience on tactical missiles, launch vehicles, or air vehicles.
  • Professional expertise with Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) for defense or aerospace applications.
  • Mastery in rocket internal ballistics, performance modeling, and grain design.
  • Served as Chief Engineer on a major solid rocket propulsion program.
  • Experience managing SRM suppliers and establishing qualified supply chains.
  • Defined comprehensive propulsion test programs and resolved system-level issues.
  • Active Secret security clearance required.

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