Anduril
Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion
$129K–$171K
Santa Ana, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Aug 18, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years in a technical engineering role, or equivalent experience through student engineering teams, personal projects, or internships, demonstrating a high level of personal contribution.
- Education
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
- Visa sponsorship
- US Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data.
About the job
Develop propulsion components, assemblies, and subsystems for autonomous air vehicle engines, taking hardware from concept through testing and low-rate production.
What you'll do
- Own mechanical design and development of propulsion hardware from concept to low-rate production.
- Define requirements and verification methods; lead design reviews, analysis, prototyping, and hardware test plans.
- Collaborate across disciplines and balance subsystem performance, mass, manufacturability, and cost.
What they ask for
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering.
- Proven CAD skills and ability to produce high-quality engineering models and drawings to common industry standards.
- Strong fundamentals in machine design, mechanisms, fluids, thermal, and structures; hands-on prototyping, fabrication, and assembly skills.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability; US Person status required to access export-controlled data.
Nice to have
- Hands-on engine design, assembly, or testing experience; GD&T knowledge, including tolerancing for high-speed rotating machinery.
- NX/Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB, or similar engineering analysis tools; experience integrating electromechanical components.
Pay
$129,000 — $171,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
CAD, NX/Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB, CNC machining, 3D printing
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