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Senior Configuration Design Engineer

Anduril· Air Dominance & Strike : Autonomous Airpower Engineering
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior Configuration Design Engineer to own architectural configuration, scoping, and optimization for advanced Group 5 UAS and missile programs. Technical leader coordinating with Chief Engineers and customers to translate mission requirements into buildable aircraft architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end conceptual design process for complex UAV and missile platforms, including configuration trade studies, mission analysis, and architecture selection.
  • Define and mature aircraft sizing methodologies, deploying parametric modeling and design optimization tools (such as MATLAB, Isight, HEEDS, and NX Unigraphics) to establish robust design paths.
  • Drive the design of Outer Mold Lines (OML) and Inner Mold Lines (IML), establishing the geometric standards for downstream analysis teams (CFD, FEA, CEM).
  • Serve as the main technical decision-maker for early-stage pursuits, shaping concept white papers, customer proposals, and technology roadmaps in partnership with Chief Engineers.
  • Apply engineering intuition and expertise to evaluate configuration alternatives for low-observable (RF/IR signature) survivability, propulsion integration, and structural feasibility.
  • Manage high-level vehicle trade studies including engine selection, control effector layout, fuel systems, weapons integration, and mass properties.
  • Mentor and develop junior configuration and design engineers, establishing standards for CAD modeling, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and design release.
  • Interface directly with integrated product teams (IPTs), suppliers, and military customers to present configuration concepts and resolve challenging design problems.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 8+ years of experience in conceptual or preliminary design of aerospace systems, with a track record of technical leadership on UAS, military aircraft, or advanced missile programs.
  • Expert-level proficiency in 3D parametric CAD modeling, advanced surfacing, and lofting (Siemens NX preferred, CATIA, or Creo).
  • Extensive experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams and trade studies (aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, mass properties, and systems integration).
  • Deep understanding of system architecture, mission requirements, and full product development lifecycles.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to write technical proposals and present design solutions to leadership and customers.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Skills

Required:3D parametric CAD modelingDesign optimization toolsGD&TSystem architectureStakeholder engagement

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and other coverage)
  • Competitive salary with highly competitive equity grants included in most full-time offers
Last updated Aug 12, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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