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Salary: USD 166,000 - 220,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The company develops AI-powered systems and cutting-edge autonomy, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology for military applications.
The Air Dominance and Strike propulsion integration team designs and integrates advanced hardware for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. As a Senior Propulsion Engineer, you will own the full development lifecycle from concept generation through integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems for complex, contested environments.
Key responsibilities include:
- Serve as a lead or key contributor in the selection, architecting, and integration of ramjets on missile platforms
- Design, fabricate, and test prototype components and control systems
- Plan, instrument, and execute tests of ramjets
- Coordinate with engine vendors, develop strategic partnerships, and manage development projects
- Lead or support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
- Contribute to CAD design and detailed analysis for inlets, combustors, nozzles, support structures, and engine starting systems
- Travel to test sites as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of propulsion engineering experience on tactical missiles or air vehicles (manned or unmanned)
- Professional experience with ramjets for defense or aerospace applications, including design, analysis, test, and/or qualification of inlets, combustors, and nozzles for high-Mach applications
- Understanding of fundamentals relevant to ramjets including cycle/performance modeling, CFD, thermal-structural coupling, and high-temperature materials
- Proven experience designing complex mechanical hardware using 3D CAD (preference for NX)
- Familiarity with manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, 3D printing, etc.) and design for manufacturing and assembly
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in NX/Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB
- Hands-on experience with ramjet testing including test practices, instrumentation, and data processing
- Previous work experience at a ramjet OEM or supplier with deep understanding of performance trade-offs
- Previous work experience with solid-fuel ramjets (SFRJ) or liquid-fuel ramjets (LFRJ)
- Familiarity with secondary propulsion technologies (solid rocket motors) supporting boost, transition, or multi-mode concepts
- Expertise in cycle/performance modeling, CFD, thermal-structural coupling, and high-temperature materials
