Lead Maritime Propulsion Engineer for Autonomous Systems

Speedrun Talent Network; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a propulsion design lead for a maritime autonomous vehicle. Reporting to the Endurance Systems Lead, you will own thruster selection, propulsion integration, and performance, and define power requirements with the energy team.

You will drive analyses and tests, balance speed and endurance, and collaborate across disciplines to meet tight margin constraints. The role requires 5+ years in marine propulsion or vehicle analysis, familiarity with electric thrusters, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in marine propulsion or vehicle performance analysis.
• Familiarity with electric thruster systems or marine propulsion drives.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own propulsion system design, including thruster selection, integration, and performance.
• Define propulsion power requirements and work with Energy Systems on the power budget.
• Lead trade studies on speed, endurance, noise, and propulsive efficiency.
• Work with the Senior Hydrodynamics Engineer to match the thruster to the vehicle's drag and to account for hull and propulsor interaction.
• Coordinate with the thruster team and thruster vendors.
• Plan and run propulsion testing, and support prototype testing including sea trials.
• Contribute to design-for-manufacturability reviews.
• Travel up to 25% to test sites and vendor facilities.

Skills

U.S. Secret security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture / Ocean Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CFD

Propulsion testing

Propeller/Thruster design

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a propulsion design lead for a maritime autonomous vehicle. Reporting to the Endurance Systems Lead, you will own thruster selection, propulsion integration, and performance, and define power requirements with the energy team.

You will drive analyses and tests, balance speed and endurance, and collaborate across disciplines to meet tight margin constraints. The role requires 5+ years in marine propulsion or vehicle analysis, familiarity with electric thrusters, and