Principal Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles, Air Breathing Engine Integration
Anduril Industries
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This role pays more than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $256k versus about $172k for comparable roles.
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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.
Anduril Industries currently has 2015 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1799 roles with salary data.
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Join our team as a Staff Propulsion Engineer, where you will serve as a lead or key contributor in the selection, architecting, and integration of aircraft engines on unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), supporting CAD design for inlet/exhaust shaping, surfaces, and structures. With over 12 years of propulsion engineering experience, you will utilize thermodynamic engine cycle decks to predict installed engine performance, define comprehensive test programs, and troubleshoot anomalies. Preferred qualifications include expertise in NX/Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB, FADEC systems, and a background at jet engine OEMs or suppliers. This role demands proficiency in mechanical part design, CAD surface lofting, and manufacturing methods such as machining, composites, and 3D printing, with a focus on high-thrust class engines from 250 to 20,000 lbf.
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