Anduril Industries · 5 hours ago
Propulsion Engineer, Test & Controls
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$129K/yr - $171K/yr
5+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Propulsion Engineer, Test & Controls will develop system requirements and test campaigns for airbreathing turbine applications, interface with program demands, and work on engine control systems.
National DefenseArtificial Intelligence (AI)AerospaceGovernmentMilitaryNational 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
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
Strong understanding, and intuition for the physics of basic propulsion systems, motion control systems, and heat transfer
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
Ability to assist with part selection, board design, and product design efforts
Ability to assist with designing simple mechanical parts (CAD). Knowledge of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, etc.) preferred
Experience in procuring development parts and working in a fabrication environment
Mechatronics experience; sensor selection, setup of data acquisition systems, assemble wire harnesses and debug/troubleshoot systems
Experience with CANape or similar CAN interface tool
Experience in the design and implementation of automotive or aviation control electronics
Prior experience developing embedded systems for automotive or aviation powertrain controls is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Available depending on role eligibility.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
XPRIZEAlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders Fund
2026-01-29Grant· $0.15M
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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2026-02-10
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