Senior Industrial Designer
Anduril Industries, Costa Mesa, CA, United States
Overview
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
About The Team The Design Team leads Anduril’s brand identity, visual communication, concept art, and industrial design. Our team’s purpose is to connect the mission, people, and products to elevate the Anduril brand.
About The Job Anduril’s Design Team is seeking a Senior Industrial Designer to join our core team. You will be designing and executing hardware solutions for Anduril products by partnering with engineering and fabrication teams. The ideal candidate is not only an impeccable artist, but also has deep experience in fit and finish, and production processes. If you are passionate about developing products from sketch to production, then this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
Conceptualize, visualize, and develop products and prototypes for real-world requirements around manufacturability and operator use
Rapidly execute end-to-end industrial design cycles and own simultaneous design efforts
Partner with designers, product architects, and mechanical engineers to shape a holistic form language across hardware
Communicate design intent through sketching, 3D CAD modeling with details inclusive of features and functionality
Support form language development and participate in design reviews and critiques
Product renderings with photorealistic textures and lighting
Define color, material, and finish, and create applied graphics
Validate designs using mockups and physical prototyping
Communicate with external suppliers, vendors, and teams
Required Qualifications
Minimum 7 years professional experience Product, Industrial Design, or equivalent
A portfolio demonstrating exceptional craft and proficiency in ideation, 2D/3D visualization, and prototyping or production experience
Excellent application of material surfacing, dimensionality, composition, scale, and form
A deep understanding of materials, manufacturing processes and DFM
Knowledge of general military application and mechanical authenticity is a plus
Expert knowledge in industry-standard 3D modeling and rendering software such as SolidWorks, Rhino, NX, Keyshot, C4D or equivalent
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, and business development
A team player who brings a unique sense of aesthetics and passion for bringing concepts to life
Must work on-site at HQ
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Compensation and Benefits
US Salary Range: $166,000—$220,000 USD
Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; regional variations explained during hiring
Additional Benefits: Income protection, PTO, caregiver & wellness leave, family planning & parenting support, mental health resources, professional development reimbursement, commuter benefits, relocation assistance (where eligible)
Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) options in the US; pension or superannuation options in other regions where eligible
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About The Team The Design Team leads Anduril’s brand identity, visual communication, concept art, and industrial design. Our team’s purpose is to connect the mission, people, and products to elevate the Anduril brand.
About The Job Anduril’s Design Team is seeking a Senior Industrial Designer to join our core team. You will be designing and executing hardware solutions for Anduril products by partnering with engineering and fabrication teams. The ideal candidate is not only an impeccable artist, but also has deep experience in fit and finish, and production processes. If you are passionate about developing products from sketch to production, then this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
Conceptualize, visualize, and develop products and prototypes for real-world requirements around manufacturability and operator use
Rapidly execute end-to-end industrial design cycles and own simultaneous design efforts
Partner with designers, product architects, and mechanical engineers to shape a holistic form language across hardware
Communicate design intent through sketching, 3D CAD modeling with details inclusive of features and functionality
Support form language development and participate in design reviews and critiques
Product renderings with photorealistic textures and lighting
Define color, material, and finish, and create applied graphics
Validate designs using mockups and physical prototyping
Communicate with external suppliers, vendors, and teams
Required Qualifications
Minimum 7 years professional experience Product, Industrial Design, or equivalent
A portfolio demonstrating exceptional craft and proficiency in ideation, 2D/3D visualization, and prototyping or production experience
Excellent application of material surfacing, dimensionality, composition, scale, and form
A deep understanding of materials, manufacturing processes and DFM
Knowledge of general military application and mechanical authenticity is a plus
Expert knowledge in industry-standard 3D modeling and rendering software such as SolidWorks, Rhino, NX, Keyshot, C4D or equivalent
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, marketing, and business development
A team player who brings a unique sense of aesthetics and passion for bringing concepts to life
Must work on-site at HQ
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Compensation and Benefits
US Salary Range: $166,000—$220,000 USD
Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; regional variations explained during hiring
Additional Benefits: Income protection, PTO, caregiver & wellness leave, family planning & parenting support, mental health resources, professional development reimbursement, commuter benefits, relocation assistance (where eligible)
Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) options in the US; pension or superannuation options in other regions where eligible
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