Chief Engineer - Propulsion Integration · Anduril

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:53:39 GMT
Engineering

Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · $254,000-$336,000 USD · onsite

The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering and Integration Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms.

As a Chief Engineer - Propulsion Integration, you will be a critical member of the team for selection and integration of aircraft engines, engine components, and fuel systems on unmanned air vehicles.

Key responsibilities include:

Design, fabricate, and test prototype components and control systems

Plan, instrument, and execute tests of aircraft propulsion systems

Coordinate with engine vendors, develop strategic partnerships, and manage development projects

Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed

Required qualifications include 8+ years of propulsion engineering experience on air vehicles, professional experience with jet engines in the 1,000-20,000 lb thrust class, and knowledge of jet engine fundamentals.

Preferred qualifications include experience in NX/Teamcenter, hands-on experience with jet engine testing, and knowledge and experience working with Engine Management Systems (EMS).

The salary range for this role is $254,000-$336,000 USD per year, and highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.