Senior Propulsion Engineer, Turbomachinery

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

We are looking for a Turbomachinery Engineer to enhance our Propulsion Development team. This role is critical in developing and optimizing advanced propulsion systems to meet our aggressive and innovative goals. You will be responsible for developing and qualifying air breathing propulsion systems along with supporting flight testing as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Own critical turbomachinery components and be responsible for every aspect of the turbomachinery design and analysis, demonstrating ownership and work in close collaboration with manufacturing and assembly.
• Assist in research and development regarding design of aircraft engines, engine components, advanced combustion and fuel injection systems.
• Conduct aerodynamic and thermodynamic analysis to evaluate new and existing designs.
• Ensure that turbomachinery solutions are developed to meet challenging manufacturing goals, minimum cost/weight and on an aggressive schedule.
• Lead projects from conception through to testing and validation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in turbomachinery engineering
• Knowledge of fundamentals of internal combustion engines.
• Creation and maintenance of 3D models of compressor geometry.
• Exposure to testing of engines, or powertrain components.
• Proven expertise in the aerodynamics and thermodynamics of turbomachinery.
• Professional experience using Siemens NX (Unigraphics) or other CAD packages
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with air-breathing propulsion systems (Small jet engines, APUs)
• Experience with Numerical analysis Toolsets for turbomachinery (AxStream, Concepts NREC)
• Experience with aerodynamic rig testing techniques for turbomachinery components.
• Experience stage matching using multistage 3D CFD (e.g. ADS, APNASA, FINE/Turbo)
• Familiarity with Turbine Cycle Analysis (NPSS)
• Professional experience designing, testing, or flying air-breathing combustors, augmentors, ignition systems, variable area nozzles, or turbomachinery.

US Salary Range

$146,000-$194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional 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.

Retirement Savings Plan

• 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.

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