Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Propulsion

The role

You will provide subject matter expertise on propulsion system manufacturing for autonomous aircraft, cruise missiles, and loitering munitions. You will evaluate designs for manufacturability, qualify suppliers, and support propulsion system test campaigns.

What you will do

• Serve as a propulsion manufacturing engineering subject matter expert.
• Evaluate propulsion system designs for manufacturability, assembly, and cost.
• Work with design and program engineers to provide actionable design feedback.
• Assist in the selection and qualification of propulsion suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Conduct supplier manufacturing assessments including facility reviews and process audits.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process requirements and standards.
• Support propulsion system test campaigns including hardware preparation and anomaly investigation.
• Develop or contribute to should-cost models and cost-driver analyses.
• Partner with quality engineering to define inspection plans and process controls.
• Collaborate with supply chain to align manufacturing requirements with sourcing strategy.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, OR equivalent full-time, relevant industry experience.
• 12+ years of experience in propulsion manufacturing, propulsion engineering, or a closely related manufacturing discipline.
• Expertise in at least one propulsion type: air-breathing turbines, ramjets, or solid rocket motors.
• Strong technical knowledge of propulsion-specific manufacturing processes.
• Experience evaluating propulsion designs for manufacturability.
• Experience evaluating or qualifying propulsion suppliers.
• Understanding of cost drivers in propulsion production.
• Ability to read and critically evaluate propulsion system drawings, specifications, and test requirements.
• Working knowledge of relevant propulsion standards and specifications (MIL-STD, SAE AMS, JANNAF, AIAA).
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with propulsion hardware.

Nice to have

• Master's degree or PhD in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a propulsion-related field
• Deep expertise spanning two or more propulsion types (turbines, ramjets, solid rocket motors)
• Experience in aerospace or defense propulsion production, particularly with qualified or flight-critical hardware
• Familiarity with AS9100/AS9102 quality management systems
• Experience with energetic materials handling, storage, and safety requirements
• Knowledge of propulsion system qualification processes
• Background in advanced materials and processes: superalloys, ceramics, ablatives, composite overwrap, thermal protection systems
• Proficiency in CAD software (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Experience with value engineering or formal cost reduction programs

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Their family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.