Senior Propulsion & Hydrodynamics Engineer

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

You will own propulsion and hydrodynamic design for a maritime autonomous vehicle. Reporting to the Vehicle Systems Lead, you will lead thruster design and selection, hydrodynamic analysis, fairing optimization, and propulsive efficiency trades that directly determine vehicle range and endurance.

Responsibilities

• Drive propulsion system design including thruster selection, integration, and performance
• Drive hydrodynamic analysis: drag estimation, resistance prediction, and flow characterization
• Drive fairing geometry design and hydrodynamic optimization
• Define propulsion power requirements and coordinate with Energy Systems on power budget
• Lead trade studies balancing speed, endurance, noise, and propulsive efficiency
• Coordinate with thruster and fairing teams
• Support prototype testing including sea trials
• Contribute to design-for-manufacturability reviews
• Travel up to 25% to test sites and vendor facilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in marine propulsion, hydrodynamics, or vehicle performance analysis
• Experience with CFD tools and hydrodynamic modeling
• Familiarity with electric thruster systems or marine propulsion drives
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AUV or UUV propulsion systems
• Working knowledge of propeller or thruster design and optimization
• Experience with propulsion testing
• Familiarity with acoustic signature management
• Experience in defense or maritime robotics

Benefits

Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including a comprehensive, competitive benefits package.