Anduril
Senior Propulsion & Hydrodynamics Engineer
$166K–$220K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jun 23, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in marine propulsion, hydrodynamics, or vehicle performance analysis.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
About the job
Owns propulsion and hydrodynamic design for a maritime autonomous vehicle, including thruster and fairing optimization to improve range and endurance.
What you'll do
- Lead propulsion design, thruster selection and integration, hydrodynamic analysis, and fairing optimization.
- Define propulsion power needs and lead trade studies balancing speed, endurance, noise, and efficiency.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and support prototype testing, including sea trials.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
- Experience with CFD tools and hydrodynamic modeling.
- Familiarity with electric thruster systems or marine propulsion drives.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with AUV or UUV propulsion systems; working knowledge of propeller or thruster design and optimization.
- Experience in propulsion testing, acoustic signature management, defense, or maritime robotics.
Pay
$166,000 — $220,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
CFD
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