Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion

The role

You will own the mechanical design and development of propulsion components and assemblies from concept to low rate production. You will work on engine components, assemblies, and propulsion subsystems within the Propulsion Development team.

What you will do

• Own and drive mechanical design and development of propulsion components and assemblies.
• Lead technical efforts to define requirements and establish evaluation methodologies.
• Partner with other disciplines to ensure reliable and cost-effective systems.
• Spearhead design reviews and conduct analysis.
• Visit vendors, prototype, and implement hardware test plans.
• Contribute to team tools, templates, processes, and standards.
• Optimize engine subsystems for performance, mass, manufacturability, and cost.
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers.

Required qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
• 2+ years in a technical engineering role, or equivalent experience through student engineering teams, personal projects, or internships
• Proven CAD skills
• Ability to produce engineering models and drawings complying with industry standards
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals in machine design, mechanisms, fluids, thermal, and structures
• Hands-on prototyping, fabrication, and assembly skills
• Experience with shop tools, machining, and soldering
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, 3D printing, castings, sheet metal, and composites
• Ability to design for manufacturability
• US Person status

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with engine design, assembly, or testing (turbine, automotive, etc.)
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T
• Experience in NX/Teamcenter
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for engineering analysis
• Experience working with and integrating electromechanical components

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• US Person status is required to access export-controlled data
• Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.