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CAD Systems Architect

Anduril· Hardware Platform : Hardware Engineering Services : Engineering Systems & Tools
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Costa Mesa, CA$191k - $254kFull-timePosted 6d ago

About the role

The CAD Systems Architect designs, implements, and maintains the enterprise CAD ecosystem, serving as the technical authority for CAD strategy, governance, and integration across the organization to enable efficient product development and cross-functional collaboration.

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

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience with CAD systems in engineering environments
  • 3+ years in a CAD administration, architecture, or 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

Skills

Required:CAD systems architectureCAD administrationPLM/PDM platformsNXFile formats and translatorsProgramming/scriptingVersion controlLeadership and collaboration

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and other coverage)
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in majority of full-time offers
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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