Senior Mechanical Engineer, Components and Propulsion

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
79 days ago
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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 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Mechanical Engineer, Components and Propulsion

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Components and Propulsion joins the engineering team to develop high-performance mechanical components and advanced propulsion systems for defense applications. The role involves leading the conceptualization, design, and detailed engineering of novel propulsion systems including electric, turbofan, rocket, and hybrid engines, along with associated fluidic or thermal management components. You will also design critical subsystems like gearboxes and actuators while performing complex simulations using CFD and FEA tools such as ANSYS Fluent or OpenFOAM. Responsibilities include prototyping, fabrication, and rigorous testing of components to ensure reliability in extreme environments. Required skills include proficiency in CAD software like SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX, along with expertise in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and turbomachinery. The position focuses on solving complex thermo-mechanical design challenges for mission-critical defense systems while ensuring manufacturability and scalability.

What does a Mechanical Engineer earn in California?

Median $150000 from 38 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead the conceptualization, design, and detailed engineering of novel propulsion systems including engines, motors, and pumps.
  • Design and optimize critical mechanical components like gearboxes, actuators, and structural elements for extreme environments.
  • Perform advanced thermo-fluid and structural analyses using CFD, FEA, and thermodynamic modeling to validate system behavior.
  • Manage the fabrication, assembly, and rigorous testing of propulsion prototypes and key components.
  • Develop comprehensive test plans and execute experiments to perform root cause analysis on design flaws.
  • Integrate propulsion and mechanical components into larger platforms while optimizing for manufacturability and scalability.
  • Select materials and apply GD&T standards during the detailed CAD modeling of high-performance parts.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in propulsion system design, analysis, or high-performance mechanical component development.
  • Expertise in the design, analysis, and testing of systems such as electric motors, jet engines, or rocket engines.
  • Proficiency in CFD software like ANSYS Fluent or OpenFOAM and FEA tools like ANSYS or Nastran.
  • Skilled in professional CAD software including SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX with a strong understanding of GD&T.
  • Ability to plan and execute propulsion testing using data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

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