Anduril
Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer, Propulsion
$127K–$170K
Ashville, Ohio, United States +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Location
- Ashville, Ohio, United States
Costa Mesa, California, United States - Experience
- 8+ years in propulsion testing, HIL test setups, or engine test-cell operations; alternatively, 10+ years of advanced knowledge through work experience and/or intellectual instruction in lieu of a degree.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent experience as specified: 10+ years of advanced knowledge acquired through work experience and/or intellectual instruction in lieu of degree.
About the job
Develops and runs propulsion test campaigns to qualify air-vehicle propulsion systems and micro-turbojets for production, including test hardware, software, safety, and performance analysis.
What you'll do
- Direct live engine and micro-turbojet hot-fire tests, overseeing test-cell operations, safety, go/no-go criteria, and abort procedures.
- Design, build, maintain, and calibrate propulsion test infrastructure and instrumentation.
- Develop Python test and data-acquisition software, analyze telemetry, and report results.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field, or 10+ years of advanced knowledge acquired through work experience and/or intellectual instruction in lieu of degree.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in propulsion testing, HIL test setups, or engine test-cell operations; direct hands-on micro-turbojet testing is mandatory.
- Experience as a Test Director, console operator, or lead test engineer during live engine runs or hazardous hot-fire operations.
- Proficiency in Python, Linux/Unix, CAN bus, test-rack construction, and sensor selection, wiring, and calibration; eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Broader turbine, rocket, or internal combustion engine testing; fluid systems and high-pressure plumbing.
- CAD tools such as Siemens NX or SolidWorks; National Instruments cDAQ/cRIO; AS9100 or aerospace quality standards.
Pay
$127,000 — $170,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Python, Linux/Unix, CAN bus, SSH, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, National Instruments cDAQ/cRIO, Swagelok
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