Propulsion Test Engineer - Hot-Fire Test Director

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); Vor Ort; USD 132.000 - 175.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Anduril Industries, Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a Propulsion Test Engineer to own engine testing lifecycle, design test racks, and develop Python-based test software on Linux. You will supervise live hot-fire campaigns with a focus on safety and data integrity.

You will collaborate with propulsion engineers, draft test plans, calibrate sensors, and analyze telemetry to deliver detailed test summaries. A strong propulsion testing background and eligibility for a U.S.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years propulsion testing or engine test cell operations.
• Direct experience as Test Director or lead during live engine tests.
• Proficient Python for automated test software on Linux/Unix.

Aufgaben

• Serve as Test Director during engine and micro-turbojet hot-fire runs, managing test stand operations and safety.
• Design, build, and maintain propulsion test hardware and racks, including sensor wiring.
• Write automated test procedures and redline limits for engine tests.
• Develop and run Python software on Linux/Unix to control engine profiles and collect telemetry.
• Interface with ECUs, CAN bus, fuel pumps, and test stand controllers.
• Analyze post-test telemetry and generate detailed test summary reports.
• Scale propulsion test cell facilities to improve turnaround and safety.

Kenntnisse

Test Director leadership

Python for test automation

Linux/Unix proficiency

CAN bus interfaces

System integration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Eng.

Tools

Python

Linux/Unix

CAN bus tooling

NI cDAQ/cRIO or similar

CAD (NX/ SolidWorks)

Jobbeschreibung

Anduril Industries, Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a Propulsion Test Engineer to own engine testing lifecycle, design test racks, and develop Python-based test software on Linux. You will supervise live hot-fire campaigns with a focus on safety and data integrity.

You will collaborate with propulsion engineers, draft test plans, calibrate sensors, and analyze telemetry to deliver detailed test summaries. A strong propulsion testing background and eligibility for a U.S.