Senior Turbomachinery Engineer

1w1 week ago

Anduril

Costa Mesa, US · Full-time · $146,000 – $194,000

About this role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system creating realtime 3D command and control. We seek a Senior Turbomachinery Engineer to enhance the Propulsion Development team.

This role develops and optimizes advanced propulsion systems to meet aggressive goals. Responsibilities include developing and qualifying air-breathing propulsion systems and supporting flight testing. Own critical turbomachinery components across design, analysis, manufacturing, and assembly.

Conduct aerodynamic and thermodynamic analysis to evaluate designs. Assist in research and development of aircraft engines, components, combustion, and fuel injection systems. Ensure turbomachinery meets manufacturing goals, minimum cost/weight, and aggressive schedules.

Lead projects from conception through testing and validation. Collaborate closely with manufacturing and assembly teams. Bring cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking to military systems rapidly.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

US Salary Range $146,000—$194,000 USD
Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you