Anduril
Senior Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Ramjet Integration)
$167K–$222K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 28, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of propulsion engineering experience on tactical missiles or air vehicles (manned or unmanned).
- Education
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
About the job
Leads or contributes to ramjet selection, design, integration, testing, and qualification for missile platforms and air vehicles.
What you'll do
- Select, architect, and integrate ramjets on missile platforms; design, fabricate, and test prototype components and control systems.
- Plan, instrument, and execute ramjet tests, and support detailed CAD design and analysis for engine components and starting systems.
- Coordinate with engine vendors, manage development projects, and support hardware demonstrations and test-site travel.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of propulsion engineering experience on tactical missiles or air vehicles (manned or unmanned).
- Professional ramjet experience in defense or aerospace applications, including design, analysis, testing and/or qualification of high-Mach inlets, combustors, and nozzles.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience in NX/Teamcenter, Python, or MATLAB.
- Hands-on ramjet testing experience, or prior work at a ramjet OEM or supplier.
Pay
$167,000 — $222,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
3D CAD, NX, NX/Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB, CFD
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