Engineering Solutions Application Engineer

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

2d • $129,000 - $171,000

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The ArsenalOS team is building the digital backbone for Anduril's hardware enterprise, connecting the entire product lifecycle. They are seeking an Engineering Solutions Application Engineer to collaborate with developers and cross-functional teams to develop customizations, optimize workflows, and ensure engineering tools support rapid design.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a design engineering role building products, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent education/work experience).
• Prioritize solutions that deliver immediate value to engineers over perfect but complex approaches.
• Understand that adoption is as important as capability—the best process is the one people actually use.
• Deep expertise in at least one engineering discipline and its associated tool stack (CAD, CAE, PLM, or discipline-specific applications).
• Strong understanding of engineering workflows from concept through production.
• Hands-on experience using engineering design tools and ability to quickly learn new platforms.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues and find practical solutions.
• U.S. Person (required for export control).

Nice To Haves

• Experience using a wide array of engineering design tools across multiple disciplines.
• Training, instructional design, or technical education experience.
• Basic knowledge of scripting, automation, or tool customization.
• Understanding of data flow between engineering systems (CAD, PLM, ERP, MES).
• Experience in startup, defense, aerospace, or high-growth manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.) and their integration with design tools.
• Background supporting cross-functional engineering teams in complex product development.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile).

Responsibilities

• Develop customizations, optimize workflows, and ensure engineering tools do not limit the speed of engineering design.
• Create training content that is clear, practical, and solves real problems.
• Form recommendations based on deep experimentation and hands-on testing.
• Change course quickly and update recommendations based on new findings.
• Seek feedback from users and iterate on processes based on real-world results.
• Understand how data moves through various downstream systems and optimize data flow.
• Identify overlapping capabilities and optimize for global organization.
• Work with a high-functioning team of engineers in various cross-functional teams, identifying and finishing business-critical projects.
• Help troubleshoot technical issues including those related with deployment, configuration, and ongoing support.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level