Anduril Industries

Propulsion Technician

Anduril Industries$86K — $114K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent certification
  • 5+ years of engine technician experience in relevant industries
  • Knowledge of engines, engine controls, and testing procedures
  • Team player capable of collaboration with diverse engineering roles
  • Autonomous and safe engine assembly skills
  • Comfort with developing hardware without clear guidelines
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Assemble and disassemble Anduril's airbreathing turbine applications for testing
  • Prioritize safety in daily operational tasks
  • Handle turbojet, combustion hardware, and related electrical connections
  • Maintain test equipment and work environments for engine testing
  • Set up and evaluate developmental engines on test stands
  • Collect data during engine tests
  • Engage with cutting-edge aviation engine technology

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package at minimal cost to employees
  • Support for health and recovery needs
  • Development opportunities and support for personal growth
  • Equity grants available in most full-time offers
  • Highly competitive benefits package designed for employee well-being
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
  • Build and teardown Anduril's fleet of airbreathing turbine applications, supporting developmental testing
  • Ensure the safety of daily operations by maintaining a high attention to detail
  • Work with turbojet and combustion hardware, as well electrical and sensor connections
  • Maintain test stands, work areas, and equipment to support engine test and integration
  • Set up and test developmental engines on test stands, and support gathering data for engine runs
  • Work on the coolest engines in the aviation business.

Required Qualifications.
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years relevant engine technician experience in gas turbine / aerospace / defense / automotive / motorsport industry
  • Familiarity with engines, engine controls, and/or testing of engines or powertrain components.
  • Ability to collaborate well with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers.
  • Ability to operate autonomously and safely build combustion engines for test
  • Willing to work with highly developmental hardware without established work instructions
  • Must be eligible to obtain / maintain US Security Clearance.

Desired Qualifications
  • Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License, or similar qualification in manufacturing / hardware assembly
  • Experience working in a machine shop - machine safety & knowledge of hand tools
  • Strong intuition for the physics of basic propulsion systems, motion control systems, and heat transfer.
  • Strong technical aptitude/ ability to problem solve and corroborate ideas to deal with day to day challenges
  • Experience designing simple mechanical parts (CAD). Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, etc.).
  • Mechatronics experience; sensor selection, setup of data acquisition systems, assemble wire harnesses and debug/troubleshoot systems.
  • Experience in the design and implementation of automotive control electronics.


US Hourly Range

$41.35-$54.80 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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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