Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
We are looking for a Propulsion Performance Manager to enhance our Propulsion Development team. This role is critical in developing and optimizing advanced propulsion systems to meet our aggressive and innovative goals. You will be responsible for simulation and development of air breathing propulsion systems along with supporting flight testing as needed.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Own the performance, operability and turbomachinery of gas turbine engines
- Grow Anduril’s propulsion analytical capability. Identify growth opportunities for team members. Empower engineers to find ways to improve the performance of engines.
- Mentor less experienced engineers
- Drive the aerodynamic and structural design of turbomachinery
- Identify gaps in analytical and testing capability. Seek out new technology, testing and analytical capability to level up Anduril’s capabilities in turbomachinery development.
- Facilitate cross functional teamwork. Work with the design team to create an analytical basis to turbomachinery design. Work with test team to test, qualify and support engines in the field.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in modeling/simulation of gas turbine engines, turbomachinery or gas turbine development
- Exposure to testing of gas turbine engines
- Proven expertise in the aerodynamics and thermodynamics of turbomachinery.
- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with air-breathing propulsion systems
- Professional experience using Siemens NX (Unigraphics) or other CAD packages
- Experience conducting 1D sizing of turbomachinery components
- Knowledge of instrumentation strategies and setups to diagnose performance of gas turbine engines
- Experience with Numerical analysis Toolsets for turbomachinery (AxStream, Concepts NREC)
- Experience with aerodynamic rig testing techniques for turbomachinery components
- Experience using CFD to simulate the performance of gas turbine components (Ducts, Inlets, Nozzles, Turbomachinery)
- Professional experience designing, testing, or flying air-breathing combustors, augmentors, ignition systems, variable area nozzles, or turbomachinery
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.
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