Senior Marine Propulsion & Hydrodynamics Engineer

Anduril-1; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a propulsion and hydrodynamics lead for a maritime autonomous vehicle. Reporting to the Vehicle Systems Lead, you will steer thruster design, hydrodynamic optimization, and performance trades to maximize range and endurance.

You will build cross-functional teams, set objectives, and drive to completion using prior multi-disciplinary project experience in a demanding defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in marine propulsion, hydrodynamics, or vehicle performance analysis.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive propulsion system design including thruster selection, integration, and performance.
• Drive hydrodynamic analysis: drag estimation, resistance prediction, and flow characterization.
• Drive fairing geometry design and hydrodynamic optimization.
• Define propulsion power requirements and coordinate with Energy Systems on power budget.
• Lead trade studies balancing speed, endurance, noise, and propulsive efficiency.
• Coordinate with thruster and fairing teams.
• Support prototype testing including sea trials.
• Contribute to design-for-manufacturability reviews.
• Travel up to 25% to test sites and vendor facilities.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Hydrodynamics

CFD tools

Propulsion systems

Leadership

Education

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

Tools

CFD tools

Hydrodynamic modeling

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a propulsion and hydrodynamics lead for a maritime autonomous vehicle. Reporting to the Vehicle Systems Lead, you will steer thruster design, hydrodynamic optimization, and performance trades to maximize range and endurance.

You will build cross-functional teams, set objectives, and drive to completion using prior multi-disciplinary project experience in a demanding defense environment.