Aerospace CAD Designer/Drafter (NX & SolidWorks)

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability benefits

Transportation benefits

PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Portland, OR seeks a skilled CAD Designer/Drafter to create aerospace part drawings and composite layups. You will draft fuselage components for UAS parts using NX and SolidWorks, collaborating with mechanical engineers on CAD-centric tasks in a fast-paced, contract setting.

The role offers hybrid work with onsite days in Portland and exposure to cutting-edge aviation projects, requiring strong drafting, precision, and knowledge of composites, metals, and fasteners.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD and SolidWorks, as well as demonstrated usage of NX.
• Experience in drafting and design in the aerospace industry.
• Experience in product design and supporting mechanical engineering teams.
• Ability to work with composites, metallics, and various fasteners.

Responsibilities

• Create fuselage and detailed drawings for UAS parts based on models.
• Define drawings of composite parts to provide specifications for layup and assembly.
• Revise previous designs, making necessary changes and edits using SolidWorks and NX.

Skills

CAD drafting

SolidWorks

NX

Aerospace experience

Mechanical design teamwork

Composites knowledge

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Actalent in Portland, OR seeks a skilled CAD Designer/Drafter to create aerospace part drawings and composite layups. You will draft fuselage components for UAS parts using NX and SolidWorks, collaborating with mechanical engineers on CAD-centric tasks in a fast-paced, contract setting.

The role offers hybrid work with onsite days in Portland and exposure to cutting-edge aviation projects, requiring strong drafting, precision, and knowledge of composites, metals, and fasteners.