Anduril Industries

Senior Industrial Designer

Anduril Industries$166K — $220K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in Product or Industrial Design
  • Portfolio showcasing exceptional craft in ideation and prototyping
  • Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and DFM
  • Expertise in 3D modeling and rendering software (SolidWorks, Rhino, etc.)
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Ability to work on-site at HQ
  • U.S. Person status required for access to export-controlled information

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize and develop products and prototypes for practical use
  • Execute end-to-end industrial design cycles and manage multiple projects
  • Collaborate with product architects and engineers to unify design language
  • Communicate design ideas through sketching and detailed 3D modeling
  • Support form language development and participate in design critiques
  • Create photorealistic product renderings
  • Validate designs with mockups and physical prototypes
  • Maintain communication with external suppliers and vendors

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with minimal costs for U.S. roles
  • Generous paid time off and caregiver leave available
  • Coverage for family planning and parenting support services
  • Access to free mental health resources and additional work-life support
  • Annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Company-funded commuter benefits based on region
  • Relocation assistance depending on role eligibility
  • Retirement savings options including 401(k) plans with employer match
Full Job Description
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


US Salary Range

$166,000-$220,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Healthcare Benefits
  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits
  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan
  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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