Senior Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Ramjet Integration)

The role

This person will lead or contribute to the selection, architecting, and integration of ramjets on missile platforms. They will design, fabricate, and test prototype components and control systems for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms.

What you will do

• 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.
• Support CAD design and detailed analysis for inlets, combustors, nozzles, support structures, and engine starting.

Required 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.
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods (e.g. machining, sheet metal, 3D printing, etc.).
• Understanding of design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Eligible to obtain and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice to have

• Experience in NX/Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB.
• Hands-on experience with ramjet testing including test practices, instrumentation, and data processing.
• Previous work experience at a ramjet OEM or supplier, with a deep understanding of performance trade-offs.
• Previous work experience with solid-fuel ramjets (SFRJ) or liquid-fuel ramjets (LFRJ).
• Familiarity with secondary propulsion technologies (e.g. solid rocket motors) supporting boost, transition, or multi‑mode concepts.
• Expertise in fundamentals relevant to ramjets including cycle / performance modeling, CFD, thermal-structural coupling, and high-temperature materials.

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Eligible to obtain and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct 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. They bring the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry.