Senior Propulsion Engineer – Solid Rocket Motors & Flight

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 253,000 - 336,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Job summary

Anduril is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the integration of Solid Rocket Motors and propulsion systems for defense applications. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of propulsion engineering experience, particularly with tactical missiles or launch vehicles, and will oversee the full development lifecycle.

This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $253,000 to $336,000 USD and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates must be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of propulsion engineering experience on tactical missiles, launch vehicles, or air vehicles.
• Mastery of rocket internal ballistics and performance modeling.
• Eligible for U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead in the selection and integration of Solid Rocket Motors.
• Design and test prototype components for missile platforms.
• Coordinate vendor relationships and manage development projects.

Skills

Propulsion engineering

Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs)

Performance modeling

Rocket internal ballistics

Strategic supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

NX / Teamcenter

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Anduril is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the integration of Solid Rocket Motors and propulsion systems for defense applications. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of propulsion engineering experience, particularly with tactical missiles or launch vehicles, and will oversee the full development lifecycle.

This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $253,000 to $336,000 USD and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates must be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance.