Strategic CMF Architect, Warfighter Systems

Anduril Industries; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a highly technical Senior CMF Designer to define and implement Cosmetic Material and Finish standards for its Warfighter Systems hardware in Bellevue, WA. You will translate design visions into scalable, production-ready solutions and partner with global manufacturing teams to ensure quality on the factory floor.

You will lead color-matching, establish CMF specifications, and drive roadmaps, backlogs, and review cadences with design and research leadership, balancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial design, product design, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience developing new hardware products.
• 10+ years of technical product or program management experience.
• 10+ years of experience working directly with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Experience defining and executing CMF strategies for products from concept through mass production.
• Experience managing complex programs across cross-functional teams, suppliers, and product-release schedules.
• Experience supporting industrial design and research teams in a product-development environment.
• Strong capabilities in resource planning, program delivery, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience developing functional specifications, design-verification plans, and test procedures.
• Proficiency with industrial-design surfacing and parametric CAD or visualization tools; Rhino, SolidWorks, Creo, and KeyShot preferred.
• Ability to travel frequently to supplier and manufacturing locations, including international sites.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and scale a holistic CMF strategy across Anduril's Warfighter Systems hardware portfolio.
• Identify and evaluate advanced materials, coatings, and sustainable manufacturing processes.
• Lead on-site color-matching sessions and evaluate parts under standardized lighting.
• Factory execution and quality standards: serve as SME for visual and cosmetic quality at supplier sites.
• Establish, document, and implement Cosmetic Quality Specification (CQS) with global manufacturing partners.
• CMF documentation: create and maintain CMF specifications and samples for assembly precision.
• Develop robust tracking systems and documentation workflows for CMF specs throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead design and research operations, including roadmaps and review cadences.
• Collaborate with design and research leadership on prioritization and resource planning.
• Facilitate collaboration among design, business, engineering, and manufacturing stakeholders.

Skills

CMF strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Engineering collaboration

Specification development

Material knowledge

Color matching

CAD visualization tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial design

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Rhino

SolidWorks

Creo

KeyShot

Job description

Anduril Industries seeks a highly technical Senior CMF Designer to define and implement Cosmetic Material and Finish standards for its Warfighter Systems hardware in Bellevue, WA. You will translate design visions into scalable, production-ready solutions and partner with global manufacturing teams to ensure quality on the factory floor.

You will lead color-matching, establish CMF specifications, and drive roadmaps, backlogs, and review cadences with design and research leadership, balancing