- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Aug 25, 2026
- Salary
- $166,000–$220,000 a year
Full-time
Senior Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Air Breathing Engine Integration)
Job description
The Air Dominance & Strike Propulsion Integration team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for Group 5 air vehicles and across missile platforms . Air Dominance & Strike Propulsion Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from concept generation, to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments.
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
Job responsibilities
- Serve as a lead or key contributor in the selection, architecting, and integration of aircraft engines, engine components, and engine controls on unmanned air vehicles (UAVs).
- Design, fabricate, and test prototype components and control systems.
- Plan, instrument, and execute tests of aircraft propulsion systems.
- Coordinate with engine vendors, develop strategic partnerships, and manage development projects.
- Lead or support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.
- Critical member of team supporting CAD design for inlet / exhaust shaping, surfaces and structures.
- Travel to test sites as needed.
Job requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
- 8+ years of propulsion engineering experience on air vehicles (manned or unmanned).
- Experience with jet engines in the 250-20,000 lbf thrust class.
- Strong understanding of jet engine fundamentals and thermodynamic cycles.
- Proven experience designing complex mechanical parts, structural components, and surface lofts (using 3D CAD).
- Exposure to testing of engines or powertrain components.
- Familiar with manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, etc.).
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.