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
Lab profile
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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