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Senior Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Solid Rocket Motor 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

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About this role

As a Senior Propulsion Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will lead the selection, design, and integration of Solid Rocket Motors and associated systems for missile platforms and air vehicles. Your role involves hands-on work with prototype components, conducting various tests, and collaborating with vendors while ensuring high-performance mechanical systems are developed for complex environments.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
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
  • 8+ years of propulsion engineering experience on tactical missiles, launch vehicles, or air vehicles
  • Experience with Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) for aerospace or defense applications
  • Strong understanding of solid rocket motor ballistics, propellant chemistry, and familiarity with grain design
  • Proven experience designing complex mechanical parts, structural interfaces, or rocket motor components (using 3D CAD)
  • Exposure to static fire testing, environmental testing, or qualification of rocket motors

Nice to have

  • Experience in NX / Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB
  • Hands-on experience with solid rocket motor testing, including static fire test practices, instrumentation, and data processing
  • Previous work experience at a Solid Rocket Motor OEM or supplier, with a deep understanding of propellant formulation, grain geometries, and nozzle performance trade-offs
  • Knowledge and experience working with Thrust Vector Control (TVC) systems, Ignition Safety Devices (ISD / ESAD), ordnance systems, telemetry / flight termination systems, burn rate enhancers (BRE)
  • Experience tailoring and conducting sensitive munition testing

What you get

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers

Worth weighing

  • No specific details on the company's culture or team dynamics are provided
  • Salary range is broad and may vary significantly based on individual qualifications
  • Role involves travel to vendor sites and test ranges, which may impact work-life balance

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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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