Anduril Industries · 4 hours ago
Propulsion Performance Engineer, NPSS
Santa Ana, CA
Full-time
Onsite
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 Performance Engineer will be responsible for developing and optimizing advanced propulsion systems, including simulation and flight testing of air breathing propulsion systems.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the performance modeling and acceptance criteria of gas turbine engines
Create and maintain engine performance decks for internal and external customers
Mentor less experienced engineers on the development of gas turbine engines
Assist in research and development regarding design of aircraft engines, engine components, advanced combustion and fuel injection systems
Review test data for performance compliance and model fidelity
Lead projects to improve performance of gas turbine engines
Support test campaigns with up to 20% travel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
A minimum of 5 years of experience in modeling/simulation of gas turbine engine performance
Proven expertise in code development for 0D simulation of Gas Turbine Engines using NPSS (Preferred), EES, GT Power, GateCycle, or other proprietary equivalent
Knowledge of instrumentation strategies and setups to diagnose performance of gas turbine engines
Exposure to testing of gas turbine engines
Proven expertise in the aerodynamics and thermodynamics of turbomachinery
Must be eligible to obtain / maintain US Security Clearance
Preferred
Experience with air-breathing propulsion systems
Experience in Engine Operability (Stability Audits, Distortion Sensitivity, Lean Blowout Margin)
Experience in turbine engine starting analysis
Experience authoring turbine engine requirements in early program phases
Professional experience using Siemens NX (Unigraphics) or other CAD packages
Experience conducting 1D sizing of turbomachinery components
Experience with Numerical analysis Toolsets for turbomachinery (AxStream, Concepts NREC)
Experience with aerodynamic rig testing techniques for turbomachinery components
Experience using CFD to simulate the performance of gas turbine components (Ducts, Inlets, Nozzles, Turbomachinery)
Experience with Internal Combustion Engines
Professional experience designing, testing, or flying air-breathing combustors, augmentors, ignition systems, variable area nozzles, or turbomachinery
Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: 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.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: 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.
Mental Health Resources: 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.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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