Product Data Engineer

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Hardware Engineering : Product Development : Configuration Management

This role is for a Product Data Engineer at Anduril, a defense technology company. The engineer will manage configuration data for complex defense systems, working with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. Responsibilities include managing change requests, conducting audits, and ensuring data integrity throughout the product lifecycle using tools like Teamcenter. The role also involves identifying opportunities to leverage AI tools to improve configuration management processes.

What you'd actually do

  1. Be a partner to Product and Program teams by:
  2. Be the leader of critical configuration management activities and forums by:
  3. Conduct periodic product configuration record audits by:
  4. Be an expert resource for the Product Teams for Engineering Release and Change Management processes and standards by:
  5. Be part of the team defining the future of digital engineering at Anduril by:

Skills

Required

  • 2-5 years of configuration analysis or equivalent experience
  • 2-5 years of demonstrated experience working in high complexity and high-rate production environments (aerospace, automotive, security systems, medical devices, nuclear)
  • Familiar with configuration management principles and practices (EIA649/C, MIL-HDBK-61B)
  • Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and/or data management toolsets for configuration management of complex products
  • Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • BA/BS degree
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our inclusive culture
  • Is able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Nice to have

  • Proven experience in aerospace industry
  • Proficient in technical writing of processes and procedures
  • Experience with Teamcenter, Teamcenter Requirements, Teamcenter Quality, Confluence & JIRA
  • Database skills with SQL queries, etc
  • Certification in CM2 or equivalent configuration management certification

What the JD emphasized

  • configuration item change requests
  • change requests
  • change notices
  • continuous improvement opportunities
  • configuration management activities and forums
  • critical technical forums
  • configuration management forums
  • product configuration record audits
  • configuration management reviews and audits
  • released bills of materials
  • product as-built-records
  • non-conformances
  • Engineering Release and Change Management processes and standards
  • Engineering changes
  • configurable product data sets
  • digital engineering
  • digital thread
  • configuration management activities