Staff Propulsion Integration Engineer, Omen

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity grants

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. is looking for a Staff Propulsion Integration Engineer at our Costa Mesa HQ. This role involves working on advanced autonomous vehicles and requires over 12 years of propulsion engineering experience, particularly with jet engines. The position offers a salary range of $220,000 - $292,000, along with top-tier benefits and opportunities for professional development within a dynamic team.

Ideal candidates will have a strong mechanical or aerospace engineering background and be eligible for U.S. security clearance. Join us in transforming defense technology!

Qualifications

• 12+ years of propulsion engineering experience on air vehicles (manned or unmanned).
• Professional experience with jet engines in the 1,000-20,000 lbf thrust class.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Select and integrate aircraft engines and fuel systems on unmanned air vehicles.
• Design, fabricate, and test prototype components and control systems.
• Plan and execute tests of aircraft propulsion systems.

Skills

Propulsion engineering experience

Jet engine knowledge

CAD design skills

Manufacturing methods understanding

Education

BS or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

Job description

Overview

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril is seeking a Staff Propulsion Integration Engineer to join the Omen Team at our Costa Mesa HQ. Omen is Anduril’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform. Omen can operate from ship decks, beaches, or remote island clearings, providing true runway independence and freedom of maneuver across defense and civilian domains. Omen is the first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-production contract, with an order of 50 systems representing a decisive investment that anchors production and accelerates the development of future systems. You will work on new aircraft development in a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Here you will work on core product development for unmanned rotorcraft and complex systems, including but not limited to composites, mechanisms, structures and tooling. The ideal candidate would be practical, hands-on and a self starter. High growth potential is possible as well as additional leadership opportunities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Critical member of team for selection and integration of aircraft engines, engine components, and fuel systems on unmanned air vehicles
• Design, fabricate, and test prototype components and control systems
• Plan, instrument, and execute tests of aircraft propulsion systems
• Coordinate with engine vendors, develop strategic partnerships, and manage development projects
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
• Critical member of team supporting CAD design for internal aerodynamic loft, surfaces and structures
• Travel to test sites as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 12+ years of propulsion engineering experience on air vehicles (manned or unmanned)
• Professional experience with jet engines in the 1,000-20,000 lbf thrust class.
• Knowledge of jet engine fundamentals
• Experience with use of engine cycle decks
• Exposure to testing of engines or powertrain components
• Experience designing mechanical parts and surface loft (CAD)
• Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, etc)
• BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in NX/Teamcenter
• Hands-on experience with jet engine testing including test practices, instrumentation, and data processing
• Knowledge and experience working with Engine Management Systems (EMS), OEM or motorsport
• Experience procuring parts and working in a machine shop. Working knowledge of machine safety and shop safety protocols
• Experience with Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, etc.

US Salary Range

$220,000 - $292,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.