Anduril
Principal Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Air Breathing Engine Integration)
$260K–$345K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Principal · Full-time · Posted Aug 25, 2026
- Experience
- 15+ years of propulsion engineering experience on air vehicles (manned or unmanned).
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
About the job
Leads the selection, design, integration, and testing of propulsion systems and engine controls for unmanned air vehicles and missile platforms.
What you'll do
- Select, architect, integrate, and test aircraft engines, components, and control systems; plan and execute propulsion tests.
- Coordinate with engine vendors, manage development projects and supplier relationships, and support customer hardware demonstrations.
- Contribute to CAD design for inlet and exhaust shaping, surfaces, and structures; travel to test sites as needed.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
- 15+ years of propulsion engineering experience on manned or unmanned air vehicles.
- Professional experience with jet engines in the 250-20,000 lbf thrust class; mastery of engine cycle decks and thermodynamic modeling.
- Served as Chief Engineer or ultimate technical authority on a major propulsion program; eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience in NX / Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB, IADs.
- Hands-on jet engine testing experience; jet engine OEM or supplier experience; knowledge of FADEC, Engine Management Systems (EMS), or equivalent controls; active U.S. Top Secret clearance.
Pay
$260,000—$345,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
NX, Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB, IADs, FADEC, Engine Management Systems (EMS)
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