Aerospace SolidWorks Designer – 3D CAD for Spaceflight

ACTalent; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Disability coverage

HSA benefits

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Actalent seeks a SolidWorks Mechanical Designer in Pasadena, CA, to create and update detailed SolidWorks models and 2D drawings for aerospace hardware. You will work on components, assemblies, and installation drawings, collaborating with engineers on an accelerated schedule and contributing to fabrication and testing.

The role emphasizes GD&T, CAD data management, and hands-on drafting for spaceflight hardware with a four-month initial assignment and potential continuation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks 3D modeling and 2D drafting.
• Ability to independently create and modify 3D parts and assemblies.
• Experience generating 2D drawings from 3D models.
• GD&T knowledge for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify accurate 3D SolidWorks models.
• Develop 2D drawings from 3D models.
• Create installation drawings showing equipment layout.
• Support structural layouts and cable/hardware installations.
• Collaborate with engineers to meet accelerated schedules.
• Contribute to fabrication, integration, and testing activities.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

3D modeling

2D drafting

GD&T

Assembly design

Aerospace experience

Independent work

CAD data management

Tools

SolidWorks Enterprise PDM

Job description

Actalent seeks a SolidWorks Mechanical Designer in Pasadena, CA, to create and update detailed SolidWorks models and 2D drawings for aerospace hardware. You will work on components, assemblies, and installation drawings, collaborating with engineers on an accelerated schedule and contributing to fabrication and testing.

The role emphasizes GD&T, CAD data management, and hands-on drafting for spaceflight hardware with a four-month initial assignment and potential continuation.