Propulsion Design & Sustainment Engineer

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

ABOUT THE JOB: We are seeking a Propulsion Design and Sustainment Engineer to join Anduril, working in a cutting-edge environment to advance our Air Breathing Turbojet Engine Technology. Candidates for this role should have experience in hardware or integrated product development and have ideally worked within all stages of a standard product life cycle. They should be technically inclined with strong problem-solving skills, and able to comfortably understand core engineering design and manufacturing principles. The right individual needs to be excited about the prospects of working on a growing team and will be expected to contribute to internal new product development and sustainment activities within the Propulsion Design Engineering Group. WHAT YOU'LL DO Support new products transitioning to and currently in production, ensuring smooth production onboarding or sustainment. Work with System Architect to map Vehicle level requirements to subsystem or component level. Procure, build, test and analyze new or sustaining hardware against requirements. Responsible for maintaining Design Verification and Validation plans. Work with the manufacturing and R&D engineering teams to implement incremental product improvements to increase reliability, Performance and manufacturability Create and maintain BOMs, Parts, Assemblies, drawings and technical procedures for existing engine configurations under development or sustaining status. Lead investigations into field failures or manufacturing/design issues and present proposed changes. Work with Responsible engineers to proposed permanent corrective actions. Work with responsible engineers to issue formal Change Requests, track and monitor them for timely implementation. Represent design team in Change Control Board or Change Review Board. Responsible for Value Engineering activities; Collaborate with Supply Base and Responsible Engineers to implement cost reduction or supplier resiliency initiatives. Act as a single point of contact for providing daily engineering support to engine production operations to resolve production obstacles. Facilitate supplier liaison on technical specifications and quality improvements. Ensure timely support through responsible engineers. QUALIFICATIONS: 3 years experience in Design Engineering, Sustaining or hands-on R&D role BS or higher degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD) in NX or Solidworks. Understanding of manufacturing methods (Castings, Machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding etc.) Proficient in mechanical drawings, ASME Y14.5 GD&T. Experience with release management in Teamcenter or equivalent PLM systems. Experience procuring parts and working in a machine shop. Working knowledge of machine safety and shop safety protocols. Excellent attention to detail, ability to manage product complexity and associated requirements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to work within a fast-paced and dynamic environment Organized and detail-oriented US Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience developing High speed machines for Aerospace or Automotive applications. Experience launching products in high volume production. Proven track record of working in multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of rotor dynamics, Aerodynamics and engine vibration. Working knowledge of engine materials and selection. Detailed assembly stackup development. US Salary Range $129,000 - $171,000 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 Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. 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