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Anduril

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
AshvilleOhioUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
Oct 29, 2026
Salary
$127,000–$170,000 a year
Full-time

Senior Manufacturing Test Engineering, Propulsion

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB As a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer, you will develop, build, and execute the test campaigns that qualify mission-critical air vehicle propulsion systems and micro-turbojets for production. In this role, you will take ownership of the physical and software test setups that validate engine performance, reliability, and operating limits, working directly with propulsion development engineers to adapt test capabilities as engine designs evolve. Every Propulsion Test Engineer is responsible for the full lifecycle of engine testing.

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience in managing control room operations, coordinating complex test schedules, and maintaining accurate inventory tracking systems.
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in propulsion testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test setups, or engine test cell operations
  • Direct, hands-on experience with micro-turbojet engine testing (mandatory)
  • Proven experience serving as a Test Director, console operator, or lead test engineer during live engine runs or hazardous hot-fire operations
  • Demonstrated experience designing, building, and wiring test racks, instrumentation boxes, and benchtop DAQ systems
  • Proficiency writing automated test, control, and data acquisition software in Python within a Linux/Unix environment
  • Strong Linux/Unix systems knowledge, including terminal command-line proficiency, SSH, and network configuration/debugging

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