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Anduril Industries

Configuration Design Engineer

Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
79 days
Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Anduril Industries's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Anduril Industries
high
2263 stale, 67 reposted of 2,263 open
Hiring momentum
3233 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Anduril Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Anduril Industries.

About this role

As a Configuration Design Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will be responsible for the conceptual layout and design of next-generation unmanned aerial systems and missile platforms. Your work will involve developing CAD models, conducting trade studies, and ensuring integration across subsystems while collaborating with engineers and customers to meet mission requirements.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Anduril Industries as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience in conceptual or preliminary design of aircraft, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or missile systems
  • Strong, hands-on proficiency in 3D parametric CAD modeling and advanced surfacing (Siemens NX preferred, CATIA, or Creo)
  • Demonstrated experience executing multi-disciplinary trade studies covering aerodynamics, propulsion integration, structures, and mass properties
  • Proven ability to work in rapid development, prototyping, or "Skunk Works" style engineering environments
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional technical reviews

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
  • Strong background in design-for-survivability, including low-observable (LO) shaping, RF/IR signature reduction, and integration of specialized treatments
  • Experience utilizing multi-disciplinary design, analysis, and optimization (MDAO) methodologies and parametric sizing tools (e.g., MATLAB, Isight, HEEDS)
  • Experience with composite/metallic material selection, structural joints, and drafting standards including GD&T
  • Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance

What you get

  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexible hours
  • The role requires eligibility for a U.S. Secret Security Clearance which may limit some candidates
  • Salary range provided is broad and may vary based on multiple factors

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Listed by Anduril Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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