Anduril Industries
Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion
About this role
Anduril Industries seeks a Mechanical Engineer to develop propulsion systems for autonomous air vehicles. You'll own the design and development of engine components from concept through production, working in a fast-paced environment where hardware reaches flight test in months rather than years.
What you'll do
- Own mechanical design and development of propulsion components and assemblies from concept to low-rate production
- Define requirements, propose solutions, and establish verification methodology for mechanical systems
- Collaborate with electrical, software, and mechanical teams to ensure integrated, reliable systems
- Conduct design reviews, analysis, vendor visits, prototyping, and hardware testing
- Optimize designs across engine subsystems for performance, mass, manufacturability, and cost
- Support customer hardware demonstrations and travel to test sites as needed
What they're looking for
- CAD modeling and engineering drawings per industry standards
- Machine design, mechanisms, fluids, thermal, and structures fundamentals
- Prototyping, fabrication, and hands-on assembly with shop tools and machining
- Manufacturing process knowledge (CNC, 3D printing, castings, sheet metal, composites)
- GD&T and tolerancing for high-speed rotating machinery
- NX/Teamcenter design release management
- Python or MATLAB for engineering analysis
- Electromechanical component integration (motors, controllers, sensors)
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Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries builds autonomous defense systems including underwater vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and electronic warfare platforms for the Department of Defense. The company is hiring across mechanical engineering, mission operations, software development, technical leadership, and advanced manufacturing roles to support the design, deployment, and production of these mission-critical systems.
- Website
- anduril.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your most complex mechanical design project and how you balanced performance, manufacturability, and cost constraints.
- Walk us through your experience with rotating machinery or engine systems—what components did you design or test, and what challenges did you encounter?