CAD Systems Architect

The role

The CAD Systems Architect designs, implements, and maintains the enterprise CAD ecosystem. This role bridges engineering, IT, and business operations to support product development through CAD strategy, governance, and integration.

What you will do

• 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
• 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

Required 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
• High proficiency in one or more major CAD platforms
• 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

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience in regulated industries (aerospace, automotive, medical devices)
• Knowledge of MBD (Model-Based Definition) and MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering)
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in CAD and generative design
• Experience leading enterprise-wide CAD transformations or migrations
• Teamcenter
• NX

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.