Senior Fuel Systems Engineer, Air Vehicles

andurilindustries

Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa · United States

Posted Jul 28, 2026

Full-time
Air Dominance & Strike : Air Dominance & Strike Hardware : Mechanical Systems

Job description

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Mechanical Design Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from concept generation, to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Design and develop aircraft fuel systems supporting multiple air vehicle programs from concept through testing and qualification
Perform detailed design of fuel system components including tubing, pumps, filtration, gauging, venting, and refueling/defueling systems
Partner with software engineering, systems, testing, manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams to develop and integrate fuel system hardware
Support component selection, prototype builds, qualification, testing, and system integration throughout the development lifecycle
Collaborate with senior engineers and fuel systems architects while gradually taking ownership of increasingly complex fuel system designs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience designing aircraft fuel systems or closely related aerospace fluid systems
Experience supporting the product lifecycle from concept through testing and qualification
Experience with Siemens NX or comparable CAD software (e.g., CATIA, Creo, SolidWorks)
Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and mechanical design fundamentals
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with suppliers, component selection, or prototype development
Experience with one-dimensional fluid analysis tools such as AMESIM, Flowmaster, Easy5, or similar software
Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance

US Salary Range

$166,000—$220,000 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:

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.

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