Principal Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Air Breathing Engine Integration)
Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States
Posted 22 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of Anduril Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Anduril Industries
- high 1390 stale, 67 reposted of 2,263 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3233 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Anduril Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Anduril Industries.
About this role
As a Principal Propulsion Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will lead the selection, architecture, and integration of aircraft engines and components for unmanned air vehicles. Your role involves designing and testing prototype components, executing propulsion system tests, and managing vendor relationships. You will also contribute to CAD design and support hardware demonstrations, while ensuring the development of high-performance mechanical systems.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
- 15+ years of propulsion engineering experience on air vehicles (manned or unmanned)
- Professional experience with jet engines in the 250-20,000 lbf thrust class
- Mastery of engine cycle decks and thermodynamic modeling
- Experience serving as Chief Engineer or ultimate technical authority on a major propulsion program
- Experience identifying and selecting strategic propulsion suppliers and managing OEM relationships
Nice to have
- Experience in NX / Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB, IADs
- Hands-on experience with jet engine testing including test practices, instrumentation, and data processing
- Previous work experience at a jet engine OEM or supplier
- Knowledge and experience working with FADEC, Engine Management Systems (EMS)
- Experience procuring parts and working in a machine shop
What you get
- Highly competitive equity grants
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Salary range provided but may vary based on multiple factors
- Role involves significant travel to test sites
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Listed by Anduril Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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