Senior Propulsion Engineer - Active Clearance
Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: January 17, 2023
Job Description:
Anduril - Hardware - Mechanical Engineering / Anduril is a
defense technology company, bringing Silicon Valley talent and
funding to the defense sector. Our technology helps our customers
solve their toughest challenges by enabling them to make better,
more informed decisions in the life-and-death situations. We've
assembled a diverse team of experts in artificial intelligence,
computer vision, sensor fusion, optics, and data analysis that are
creating software and hardware solutions to radically evolve the
capabilities of the United States and our allies. If you are
passionate about solving problems that have real impact, come join
Anduril and build the future of defense! WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Select and integrate aircraft engines, engine components, and
fuel systems on unmanned air vehicles
- Design, fabricate, and test prototype components and control
systems
- Plan, instrument, and execute tests of aircraft propulsion
systems
- Coordinate with engine vendors, develop strategic partnerships,
and manage development projects
- Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as
needed
- Travel to test sites as neededREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of propulsion engineering experience on air vehicles
(manned or unmanned)
- Professional experience with jet engines in the 1000-4000 lbf
thrust class. Knowledge of jet engine fundamentals
- Experience with use and/or development of engine cycle
decks
- Exposure to testing of engines or powertrain components
- Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD). Understanding of
manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D
printing, injection molding, etc)
- BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical
Engineering
- Must possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret
security clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in NX/Teamcenter
- Hands-on experience with jet engine testing including test
practices, instrumentation, and data processing
- Knowledge and experience working with Engine Management Systems
(EMS), OEM or motorsport
- Experience procuring parts and working in a machine shop.
Working knowledge of machine safety and shop safety protocols
- Active U.S. Secret security clearance As an employee at a
growing startup you will be given broad leeway to solve problems
with the resources needed to win! Anduril is an equal-opportunity
employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to
apply. If you are someone passionate to work on problems that
matter, we'd love to hear from you!
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