Anduril
Manufacturing Test Engineer, Propulsion
$132K–$175K
Costa Mesa, California, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Location
- Costa Mesa, California, United States
Ashville, Ohio, United States - Experience
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in propulsion testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test setups, or engine test cell operations.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Develops and runs qualification tests for propulsion systems and micro-turbojet engines, including test hardware, software, live hot-fire operations, and analysis of test data.
What you'll do
- Direct live engine and micro-turbojet hot-fire tests, managing safety, operations, test criteria, and abort procedures.
- Build and maintain test racks, instrumentation, engine test stands, and measurement fixtures; develop automated test and data-acquisition software.
- Create test plans and procedures, troubleshoot test anomalies, analyze telemetry, and report results.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in propulsion testing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test setups, or engine test cell operations; direct hands-on micro-turbojet engine testing is mandatory.
- Experience serving as a Test Director, console operator, or lead test engineer during live engine runs or hazardous hot-fire operations.
- Experience with test-rack design and wiring, Python in Linux/Unix, CAN bus, and instrumentation; eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Broader turbine, rocket, or internal combustion engine test experience; experience with fluid systems and high-pressure plumbing.
- Familiarity with CAD tools, high-speed data acquisition platforms, or AS9100 or aerospace quality standards; active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
Pay
$132,000 — $175,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Python, Linux/Unix, CAN bus, SSH, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, National Instruments cDAQ/cRIO, Swagelok
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