Maritime Propulsion Engineer — AUV Power & Endurance Lead

Anduril; 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 a defense technology company driving advanced autonomy, AI, and sensor fusion for maritime systems. The Maritime Division is scaling Arsenal-2 and building the Proto-Factory in California to prototype shipyard workflows and propulsion solutions for Navy programs.

You will own propulsion design for a maritime autonomous vehicle, reporting to the Endurance Systems Lead, guiding thruster selection, integration, and performance within a multi-disciplinary program with tight

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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 coordinate with Energy Systems on the power budget.
• Lead trade studies on speed, endurance, noise, and propulsive efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Senior Hydrodynamics Engineer to match thruster to drag and hull interaction.
• Coordinate with thruster team and vendors.
• Plan and run propulsion testing, including sea trials.
• Contribute to design-for-manufacturability reviews.
• Travel up to 25% to test sites and vendor facilities.

Skills

Marine propulsion experience

Security clearance eligibility

Electric thruster familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company driving advanced autonomy, AI, and sensor fusion for maritime systems. The Maritime Division is scaling Arsenal-2 and building the Proto-Factory in California to prototype shipyard workflows and propulsion solutions for Navy programs.

You will own propulsion design for a maritime autonomous vehicle, reporting to the Endurance Systems Lead, guiding thruster selection, integration, and performance within a multi-disciplinary program with tight