Senior CAD Systems Architect - Enterprise CAD & PLM

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a CAD Systems Architect to design, implement, and maintain the enterprise CAD ecosystem, bridging engineering, IT, and business operations. You will serve as the technical authority for CAD strategy, governance, and integration, driving standardization and innovation.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead CAD initiatives, and ensure scalable architectures across sites while aligning with organizational goals and product development timelines.

Qualifications

• 8+ years CAD experience in engineering environments.
• 3+ years in a CAD administration/leadership role.
• Proven experience with PLM/PDM platforms (preferably Teamcenter).
• High proficiency in one or more major CAD platforms (preferably NX).
• Strong knowledge of CAD file formats, translators, and data exchange standards.
• Programming/scripting experience (Python, C#, VBA, Lisp, or CAD-specific APIs).
• Experience with version control and system configuration management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate emerging CAD technologies
• Develop long-term strategies for CAD infrastructure and integrations
• Support the establishment of CAD standards, best practices, and governance policies
• Design scalable CAD system architectures supporting multi-site collaboration
• Architect integrations between other CAD applications (MCAD, ECAD) and PLM
• Ensure interoperability across CAD platforms and file formats (STEP, IGES, JT, etc.)
• Partner with engineering teams to understand design workflow needs
• Work with IT to ensure infrastructure supports CAD performance requirements
• Provide technical leadership to CAD administrators and support staff
• Support CAD documentation, standards, and templates

Skills

CAD systems

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Python scripting

Version control

Data exchange standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Tools

Teamcenter PLM

NX CAD

CAD file formats

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a CAD Systems Architect to design, implement, and maintain the enterprise CAD ecosystem, bridging engineering, IT, and business operations. You will serve as the technical authority for CAD strategy, governance, and integration, driving standardization and innovation.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead CAD initiatives, and ensure scalable architectures across sites while aligning with organizational goals and product development timelines.