Senior Fuel Systems Engineer, Air Vehicles

The Senior Fuel Systems Engineer will design and develop aircraft fuel systems for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms, owning the full development lifecycle from concept through testing and qualification. They will perform detailed design of fuel system components, partner with cross-functional teams, and support component selection, prototype builds, and system integration. The role involves collaborating with senior engineers and gradually taking ownership of increasingly complex fuel system designs.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• 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:
• 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.