NX CAD Support Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Boston, MACosta Mesa, CA
Salary
$129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 943 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · NX CAD Support Engineer

The NX CAD Support Engineer joins the engineering and manufacturing support team to establish, maintain, and optimize the Siemens NX CAD environment. This role involves developing and monitoring CAD templates, customization files, and role-based configurations while providing specialized technical support for NX and SolidWorks applications. The engineer will manage the IT helpdesk queue using Jira Service Desk, resolving Tier 1 and Tier 2 tickets, onboarding new hires, and creating internal knowledge base documentation. Key responsibilities include mentoring users, coordinating configuration projects with manufacturing and quality teams, and ensuring compliance with site security standards. Required skills include experience with NX logs, troubleshooting complex software conflicts, and interpreting CAD/PLM workflows. The role solves the technical challenge of providing reliable, standardized engineering tools to accelerate the design and delivery of defense solutions.

What you'll do

  • Develop, implement, and optimize the Siemens NX CAD environment, including templates and role-based configurations.
  • Provide specialized technical support for CAD software applications like NX and SolidWorks to engineering teams.
  • Manage the IT helpdesk queue by triaging, categorizing, and resolving Tier 1 and Tier 2 software tickets.
  • Onboard new hires by setting up CAD-capable workstations, user accounts, and software permissions.
  • Create and maintain user-facing self-service documentation and internal IT knowledge base articles.
  • Provide technical leadership, structured training, and mentorship to engineering and design teams.
  • Coordinate configuration projects with manufacturing, IT, and quality departments to improve the CAD/PLM environment.
  • Ensure all CAD configuration activities comply with site security, quality, and regulatory standards.

What we're looking for

  • Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Drafting/Design, or equivalent work experience.
  • 2–4 years of experience in an IT helpdesk/technical support role.
  • Minimum 1–2 years of experience supporting or directly using CAD platforms like NX or SolidWorks in a professional environment.
  • Working knowledge of interpreting NX Logs and Sys Logs.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain complex technical issues to technical and non-technical staff.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills with a methodical approach to diagnosing complex software conflicts.
  • Experience administering Teamcenter PLM, including workflow, BOM, and access configuration (preferred).
  • Capable of obtaining U.S. Secret security clearance (preferred).

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