Mechanical Engineer, Components and Propulsion
Job Location:
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
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Job Summary
ABOUT THE JOB
At Anduril our Mechanical Engineers Components and Propulsion are at the forefront of defense technology crafting high-impact cutting-edge propulsion systems and high-performance mechanical components that redefine innovation. Youll dive into a diverse range of projects partnering with brilliant minds across disciplines to engineer robust thermo-mechanical designs and efficient power delivery systems that empower our mission-critical operations. Were seeking talented Mechanical Engineers with specialized expertise in fluid dynamics thermodynamics turbomachinery or advanced mechanical component design to contribute to projects that are shaping the future of defense.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Design & Analyze Propulsion Systems: Lead the conceptualization design and detailed engineering of novel propulsion systems (e.g. electric turbofan rocket hybrid) including engines motors pumps and associated fluidic or thermal management components ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
- Develop High-Performance Mechanical Components: Design and optimize critical mechanical components and subsystems such as gearboxes actuators mechanisms and structural elements to meet stringent performance reliability and mass targets in extreme environments.
- Conduct Advanced Thermo-Fluid & Structural Analysis: Perform comprehensive simulations and analyses including Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for stress/thermal/vibration and thermodynamic modeling to predict and validate system behavior.
- Prototype Test & Validate: Drive the fabrication assembly and rigorous testing of propulsion prototypes and key components developing test plans executing experiments collecting data and performing root cause analysis to refine designs.
- Integrate & Optimize for Production: Collaborate closely with Systems Electrical Software and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of propulsion and mechanical components into larger platforms optimizing designs for manufacturability maintainability and scalability.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Educational Foundation & Experience: Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering coupled with 3 years of direct hands-on experience in propulsion system design analysis or the development of high-performance mechanical components.
- Propulsion System Expertise: Demonstrated experience with the design analysis (e.g. thermodynamics fluid dynamics heat transfer turbomachinery) and testing of propulsion systems (e.g. electric motors internal combustion engines jet engines rocket engines).
- Advanced Simulation & Analysis Skills: Proficiency in relevant engineering analysis software including CFD (e.g. ANSYS Fluent OpenFOAM) FEA (e.g. ANSYS Nastran) and multi-physics simulation tools.
- Mechanical Design & CAD Proficiency: Strong skills in detailed mechanical design using professional CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks CATIA NX) with a solid understanding of GD&T materials selection and manufacturing processes relevant to high-performance components.
- Hands-on Testing & Data Analysis: Proven ability to plan execute and analyze results from propulsion or component-level testing including familiarity with data acquisition systems instrumentation and experimental validation techniques.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
This job post is inclusive of openings within various teams. Successful candidates will be matched to a specific team at a subsequent stage of the recruitment process.
The roles considered for this job post may require travel. The extent of travel will vary by role.
US Salary Range
$129000 - $171000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
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