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Anduril Industries · 3 months ago

Propulsion Engineer, Test & Controls

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$129K/yr - $171K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company committed to transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Propulsion Engineer to develop system requirements, design test campaigns, and analyze engine data for airbreathing turbine applications.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop system requirements and test campaigns for Anduril’s wide range of airbreathing turbine applications

Design test campaigns and development efforts to satisfy program feature requirements

Interface with program and customer demands to deliver high quality propulsion products

Work with engine control systems including FADEC’s, ECU’s, Starter-Generators and related hardware

Work with actuators, sensors, connectors and architecture of engine control systems

Develop test stands, instrumentation packages and equipment to support engine test and integration

Test, diagnose, and analyze engine data on test stands, on test expeditions, and in flight test

Work on the coolest engines in the aviation business

Qualification

Gas turbine engineeringEngine control systemsTest campaign designMechanical design (CAD)Embedded systems developmentData analysisDiagnostics monitoringFailure detectionSensor selectionMachine shop experienceCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar

5+ years relevant engineering experience in gas turbine / aerospace / defense / automotive / passenger car / commercial vehicle industry

Familiarity with engines, engine controls, and/or testing of engines or powertrain components

Familiarity with verification test plan writing and execution, MIL standards, and feature development

Ability to collaborate well with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers

Practical experience with diagnostics monitoring, failure detection and data analysis

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

Travel time up to 25%

Preferred

Masters or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics Engineering, or similar

Strong understanding, and intuition for the physics of basic propulsion systems, motion control systems, and heat transfer

Ability to assist with part selection, board design, and product design efforts

Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD). Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, etc.)

Experience procuring parts and working in a machine shop. Working knowledge of machine safety and shop safety protocols

Experience with controls system development, modeling, and implementation in an embedded environment

Mechatronics experience; sensor selection, setup of data acquisition systems, assemble wire harnesses and debug/troubleshoot systems

Experience with reusable device drivers and communications protocol libraries

Experience in embedded controls, controls integration, or relevant hardware areas

Experience with CANape or similar CAN interface tool

Experience in the design and implementation of automotive control electronics

Prior experience developing embedded systems for automotive powertrain controls is a plus

Benefits

Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.

For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.

Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.

A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.

Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.

Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).

401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)