Senior Mechanical Engineer, Components and Propulsion

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 2019 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1811 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Mechanical Engineer, Components and Propulsion

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As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Anduril, you will join the Components and Propulsion team to lead the design and analysis of advanced propulsion systems and high-performance mechanical components. Your day-to-day responsibilities include conceptualizing novel propulsion systems, developing critical mechanical parts, conducting comprehensive simulations using CFD and FEA tools, prototyping, testing, and validating designs, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration into larger platforms. You will need a strong background in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, coupled with extensive experience in propulsion system design and analysis, proficiency in engineering software like ANSYS Fluent and SolidWorks, and hands-on expertise in mechanical design and testing. This role involves working on cutting-edge defense technology that addresses complex business challenges at scale.

Skills

CFD ANSYS Fluent OpenFOAM FEA ANSYS Nastran SolidWorks CATIA NX GD&T Python MATLAB CAD Data Acquisition Systems Instrumentation Testing Techniques Manufacturability Maintainability Scalability

What you'll do

Design and analyze novel propulsion systems including engines, motors, and pumps.
Develop high-performance mechanical components like gearboxes and actuators for extreme environments.
Conduct advanced simulations using CFD, FEA, and thermodynamic modeling to predict system behavior.
Prototype, test, and validate propulsion prototypes through rigorous testing and data analysis.
Integrate propulsion systems with other engineering disciplines to optimize manufacturability and scalability.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years of experience.
Expertise in propulsion system design, analysis, and testing.
Proficiency in CFD, FEA, and multi-physics simulation tools.
Strong mechanical design skills using professional CAD software.
Hands-on experience in planning and analyzing results from component-level testing.

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