Propulsion Manufacturing Test Engineer, Missiles

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Propulsion Manufacturing Test Engineer, Missiles

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As a Propulsion Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will join the Barracuda Manufacturing Team to develop, build, and execute test campaigns that qualify mission-critical air vehicle propulsion systems and micro-turbojets for production. You will take ownership of the full lifecycle of engine testing by designing and fabricating physical test racks, instrumentation suites, and sensor harnesses. Your daily responsibilities include serving as Test Director during live hot-fire runs, managing safety protocols, and performing root-cause analysis on hardware anomalies. To achieve these goals, you will utilize Python to develop automated data acquisition software on Linux/Unix platforms while implementing CAN bus communications to interface with Engine Control Units. You will also integrate and calibrate critical sensors such as load cells, pressure transducers, and thermocouples to validate engine performance, reliability, and operating limits within the propulsion domain.

Skills

Python Linux Unix CAN bus Data Acquisition HIL Siemens NX SolidWorks Instrumentation Network Debugging SSH Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering

What you'll do

Serve as Test Director during live engine hot-fire runs to manage safety, execution, and emergency abort procedures.
Design, build, and maintain physical test hardware including instrumented racks, sensor harnesses, and thrust measurement fixtures.
Develop automated test and data acquisition software in Python on Linux/Unix platforms to control engine profiles.
Implement and debug CAN bus communications to interface with ECUs, actuators, and fuel pumps.
Integrate and calibrate propulsion instrumentation such as load cells, pressure transducers, and thermocouples.
Perform root-cause analysis on hardware anomalies or telemetry dropouts during test execution.
Analyze post-test steady-state and transient data to generate detailed technical summary reports.
Maintain and scale test cell facilities to improve turnaround times and automated checkout procedures.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of hands-on experience in propulsion testing, hardware-in-the-loop test setups, or engine test cell operations.
Mandatory direct, hands-on experience with micro-turbojet engine testing.
Proven experience serving as a Test Director, console operator, or lead test engineer during live engine runs or hazardous hot-fire operations.
Demonstrated experience designing, building, and wiring test racks, instrumentation boxes, and benchtop DAQ systems.
Proficiency writing automated test, control, and data acquisition software in Python within a Linux/Unix environment.
Hands-on experience with CAN bus hardware interfaces and messaging protocols for control and data logging.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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