Senior Fuel Systems Engineer, Air Vehicles

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$167,000–$222,000 / yr
Posted
63 days 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 · Senior Fuel Systems Engineer, Air Vehicles

The Senior Fuel Systems Engineer joins the Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team to design and integrate hardware for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. This role involves owning the full development lifecycle, from concept generation to flight test, for aircraft fuel systems. You will perform detailed designs for components including tubing, pumps, filtration, gauging, venting, and refueling systems. Daily tasks include partnering with software, manufacturing, and supplier teams to support prototype builds, qualification, and system integration. Required skills include a background in aerospace or mechanical engineering, fluid mechanics, and mechanical design fundamentals. You must be proficient in Siemens NX or comparable CAD software like CATIA, Creo, or SolidWorks. Preferred experience includes using one-dimensional fluid analysis tools such as AMESIM, Flowmaster, or Easy5.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop aircraft fuel systems from concept through testing and qualification.
  • Perform detailed design of components including tubing, pumps, filtration, gauging, and venting systems.
  • Support component selection and prototype builds throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Execute qualification and testing for fuel system hardware and components.
  • Integrate fuel system hardware with software, manufacturing, and cross-functional engineering systems.
  • Own the full development lifecycle for mechanical systems on air vehicles and missile platforms.

What we're looking for

  • B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of experience designing aircraft fuel systems or closely related aerospace fluid systems.
  • Experience supporting the product lifecycle from concept through testing and qualification.
  • Experience with Siemens NX or comparable CAD software such as CATIA, Creo, or SolidWorks.
  • Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and mechanical design fundamentals.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
  • Experience with suppliers, component selection, prototype development, or 1D fluid analysis tools (preferred).

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