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Mechanical Engineer, Propulsion

Anduril · Santa Ana, California, United States · Santa Ana, CA (OC-31)

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At a glance

Highlights

  • Design engines powering Anduril's family of autonomous air vehicles.
  • Take engines from concept through prototype, test, and into production.
  • Test and fly new propulsion hardware within months, not years.

Ideal candidate

Hands-on, high-ownership mechanical engineer who thrives in lean, fast-moving teams and loves taking hardware from concept to flight. Practical self-starter excited by rapid prototyping and defense propulsion.

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
  • 2+ years in a technical engineering role or equivalent project experience
  • Proven CAD skills with high-quality models and drawings to industry standards
  • Strong fundamentals in machine design, mechanisms, fluids, thermal, and structures
  • Hands-on prototyping, fabrication, and assembly skills including shop tools and machining
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability
  • US Person status required for export-controlled data access

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About Anduril

Defense technology company building autonomous systems for military missions.

What they build

  • Lattice OS
  • Ghost
  • Anvil

Known for

  • Autonomous defense systems
  • AI-powered command and control
  • Rapid hardware-software iteration

Key facts

  • Founded in 2017
  • Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California
  • Backed by Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz
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