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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior exterior design in the United States is $105,882.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Exterior Design vs Exterior Architect?

AspectSenior Exterior DesignExterior Architect
CredentialsBachelor's in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field; experience in exterior designBachelor's or Master's in Architecture; licensure often required
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, architectural firms, construction sitesArchitectural firms, design studios, project sites
Industry UsageFocuses on aesthetic and functional exterior elementsInvolves designing entire building exteriors, including structural considerations
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for design roles; less emphasis on structural engineeringCompared for comprehensive building exterior planning and structural integration

While both roles involve exterior design, Senior Exterior Design focuses on aesthetic and functional outdoor elements, whereas Exterior Architects handle the overall exterior building design, including structural aspects. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and responsibilities within the architectural industry.

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Infographic showing various Senior Exterior Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,882 per year, or $50.9 per hour.

CAD Engineer, Exterior Trim

ALTEN Technology USA

Newark, CA

$115K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Design Engineer - Exterior Trim, Mechanisms & Glazing

ONSITE in Newark, CA

We are currently seeking a Sr Exterior Trim Engineer, Mechanisms & Glazing. This position requires an experienced professional with responsibility for designing and developing parts of the exterior systems of a world-class vehicle in terms of both styling and function. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead or play a leading role in the packaging, engineering design, release, and launch of exterior components of a state-of-the-art car
  • Create cutting-edge exterior systems focusing on quality, reliability, functionality, mass, and cost efficiency
  • Work interactively within a cross-functional studio and vehicle engineering team, placing priority upon the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system
  • Employ and develop world-class engineering tools and an innovative approach to support the systems generation

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in vehicle exterior component design & development. This includes design related experience with at least some of the following areas:
  • Side valences
  • Sill trims
  • Underbody aero shields
  • Wheelhouse liners Spoilers / Appliques
  • "Frunk" / "Froot"
  • Rocker panels
  • Glazing
  • OSRVM (Mirros)
  • Wipers and Wash System
  • Proven experience creating complex CAD schemes and models to an excellent standard, preferably using CATIA V5 or V6
  • Proven experience with thermoplastic & thermoset resin materials and class A manufacturing technologies (including painting)
  • A good understanding of the range of computational tools available to design engineers
  • Launch experience Advantageous
  • A flair for creative engineering and 3D problem solving
  • Five or more years of experience with plastics design, Class A surfaces, front crash, aero features, lighting integration, module integration, tooling, resins, supply base, fit and finish, gap and flush, module concept, thermal expansion, structural design, paint (matching).
  • Five or more years of experience with the development of glazing, wipers, wash systems or OSRVM.
  • A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team
  • Well-developed team working and interpersonal skills
  • A great work ethic

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline

Salary Range:

  • $115,000 - 125,000 per year
  • The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.