Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion

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

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Propulsion Development team at our Santa Ana facility. The Propulsion team designs, develops, and qualifies engines that power Anduril's family of autonomous air vehicles.

You will work on engine development in a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to test and fly new hardware within months, not years.

Responsibilities:

• Own and drive mechanical design and development of propulsion components and assemblies, overseeing the process from initial concept to low rate production.
• Lead technical efforts to define requirements, propose possible solutions, and establish a methodology for evaluating and verifying mechanical systems.
• Work in close partnership with other disciplines to ensure the electrical, software, and mechanical systems collectively form a reliable, flexible, cost-effective system.
• Spearhead design reviews, conduct analysis, visit vendors, prototype and implement hardware test plans.
• Actively contribute to the enhancement of team tools, templates, processes, and standards.
• Balance operational needs across engine subsystems while optimizing for performance, mass, manufacturability, and cost.
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.
• Travel to test sites and vendors as needed.

Requirements:

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
• 2+ years in a technical engineering role, or equivalent experience through student engineering teams, personal projects, or internships
• Proven CAD skills and the ability to produce high-quality engineering models and drawings
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in machine design, mechanisms, fluids, thermal, and structures
• Hands-on prototyping, fabrication, and assembly skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and ability to design for manufacturability
• US Person status

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with engine design, assembly, or testing
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T
• Experience in NX/Teamcenter
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for engineering analysis
• Experience working with and integrating electromechanical components into mechanical designs