CAD Engineer, Counter Intrusion

Anduril • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Anduril’s Air and Ground Deterrence Division develops integrated robotic systems for multi-domain situational awareness and force protection. The multidisciplinary Sentry Hardware team serves as the system integrator for the Anduril Sentry Family of Systems, driving development from architecture and ruggedized hardware design through verification, integration, and testing.

The Sentry Engineering team builds AI-enabled hardware products that provide persistent autonomous awareness across land, sea, and air. The CAD Engineer will support rapid product introduction and help scale legacy design concepts to full-rate production. Working with approximately 20 Mechanical Engineers and the three Sentry Mechanical Engineering leads, this role will define consistent drawing standards, lead drawing-package creation, mentor junior engineers, and improve legacy drawings, CAD files, and related documentation. The position is based in Irvine, California.

Requirements

• Proficiency in 3D CAD on any platform and ability to understand and apply GD&T to create high-quality engineering drawings.
• At least 5 years of professional computer-aided design experience in defense or consumer product design.
• Associate degree in Computer Design, CAD, Graphics, or a related field.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience with NX/Teamcenter.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with manufacturing configuration management and revision control in complex production assemblies.
• Experience developing ruggedized electromechanical assemblies from concept to low-rate production for automotive, space, or military applications.
• Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection molding, welding, wire harnessing, and 3D printing to inform design for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Own the quality of drawings and CAD files across the Sentry Mechanical Engineering team.
• Coordinate across Anduril departments to ensure CAD designs and released documentation meet internal and government standards.
• Mentor junior engineers on drawing and CAD processes, engineering standards, and best practices.
• Work with Sustainment, Manufacturing Engineering, and Configuration Management to release and update legacy and new product design files.
• Help define consistent drawing standards and lead drawing-package creation.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, described as comprehensive and competitive and available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree