Ramjet Propulsion Lead for High‑Mach Air Vehicles

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an experienced propulsion engineer to lead ramjet selection, integration, and testing for Group 5 air vehicle and missile platforms. You will design, analyze, and prototype components, and coordinate with engine vendors to drive development.

The role requires 8+ years in propulsion on tactical missiles or air vehicles, NX CAD proficiency, CFD and high-temperature materials knowledge, and eligibility for a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of propulsion engineering experience on tactical missiles or air vehicles (manned or unmanned).
• Professional experience with ramjets for defense or aerospace applications, including design, analysis, test and/or qualification of inlets, combustors, and nozzles for high‑Mach applications.
• Understanding of fundamentals relevant to ramjets including cycle / performance modeling, CFD, thermal-structural coupling, and high-temperature materials.
• Proven experience designing complex mechanical hardware using 3D CAD (preference for NX).
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods (e.g. machining, sheet metal, 3D printing, etc.), and an understanding of design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Eligible to obtain and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead or key contributor in the selection, architecting, and integration of ramjets on missile platforms.
• Design, fabricate, and test prototype components and control systems.
• Plan, instrument, and execute tests of ramjets.
• Coordinate with engine vendors, develop strategic partnerships, and manage development projects.
• Lead or support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.
• Critical member of team supporting CAD design and detailed analysis for inlets, combustors, nozzles, support structures, engine starting.
• Travel to test sites as needed.

Skills

Ramjet propulsion engineering

NX CAD

CFD analysis

Thermal analysis

High-temperature materials

Propulsion systems integration

Security clearance

3D CAD

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an experienced propulsion engineer to lead ramjet selection, integration, and testing for Group 5 air vehicle and missile platforms. You will design, analyze, and prototype components, and coordinate with engine vendors to drive development.

The role requires 8+ years in propulsion on tactical missiles or air vehicles, NX CAD proficiency, CFD and high-temperature materials knowledge, and eligibility for a U.S. security clearance.