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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1504 roles with salary data.
Senior Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Air Breathing Engine Integration) joins the Air Dominance & Strike Propulsion Integration team to design and integrate advanced hardware for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. This role involves leading the selection, architecture, and integration of aircraft engines, components, and control systems on unmanned air vehicles. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing, fabricating, and testing prototype components, planning propulsion system tests, and managing vendor partnerships. The position requires expertise in jet engine fundamentals, thermodynamic cycles, and 3D CAD for inlet and exhaust shaping. Candidates should be proficient in manufacturing methods like machining and composites, with preferred skills in NX, Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB, and IADs. The work focuses on developing high-performance, resilient mechanical systems to solve complex propulsion challenges within contested environments for unmanned aerial systems and missile platforms.
Propulsion Engineering
CAD
NX
Teamcenter
Turboshaft
Turboprop
Reciprocating Engines
Engine Management Systems
3D Printing
Machining
Sheet Metal
Composites
Data Processing