Propulsion Test Engineer — Static-Fire Lead

Slope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Irvine is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer to own end-of-line static-fire testing for jet engines and components. You will build or improve test stands and troubleshoot existing systems, driving projects to completion and ensuring testing readiness.

The role requires collaboration across mechanical, electrical, software, and test teams, plus experience with propulsion testing and data analysis. Travel up to 50% and eligibility for U.S. security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace engineering or similar.
• 2+ years in gas turbine, aerospace test engineering, or rocket propulsion roles.
• Experience designing, building and qualifying test equipment.
• Experience with instrumentation types, selection and data acquisition.
• Familiarity with test planning, readiness reviews, P&IDs and other test documentation.
• Engineering programming ability in Python, Matlab or other scripting language.
• Experience with airbreathing or rocket propulsion testing.
• Ability to collaborate with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
• Travel time up to 50%
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop test stands, instrumentation packages and equipment to support production engine test and integration.
• Act as sole ‘buck‑stops‑here’ owner for static‑fire production testing operations
• Design test procedures and processes for production technicians to operate test facilities
• Develop system requirements and test campaigns for Anduril’s wide range of airbreathing turbine applications.
• Work with engine control systems including FADEC’s, ECU’s, Starter‑Generators and related hardware.
• Work with actuators, sensors, connectors and architecture of engine control systems.
• Test, diagnose, and analyze engine data on test stands, on test expeditions, and in flight test.
• Lead data reviews and root cause investigations

Skills

Python

Matlab

Test instrumentation

Data analysis

Collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Aerospace engineering

Tools

CANape

CAN/XCP/ARINC

Instrumentation hardware

Job description

Anduril Industries in Irvine is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer to own end-of-line static-fire testing for jet engines and components. You will build or improve test stands and troubleshoot existing systems, driving projects to completion and ensuring testing readiness.

The role requires collaboration across mechanical, electrical, software, and test teams, plus experience with propulsion testing and data analysis. Travel up to 50% and eligibility for U.S. security clearance are required.