CAD Designer/Drafter

Actalent; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation

Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent, a global engineering services firm, seeks a CAD Designer/Drafter to create aerospace part drawings and composite layups for a Portland, OR project. You will draft fuselage components, specify composite layups, and revise designs using SolidWorks and NX on a hybrid/onsite setup for a 4–6 month engagement.

Required: CAD proficiency, aerospace drafting experience, and the ability to work with composites, metals, and fasteners while supporting mechanical engineering teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD and SolidWorks with NX experience.
• Aerospace drafting and design experience preferred.
• Experience supporting mechanical engineering teams.

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 using SolidWorks and NX.

Skills

SolidWorks

NX

CAD drafting

Aerospace drafting

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Job Title: CAD Designer/Drafter

Job Description

We are seeking a talented CAD Designer/Drafter to join our team in creating aerospace part drawings and composite layups for a client in the area. The required candidate will have experience with NX and be skilled in drafting and creating product drawings. This exciting project involves drafting parts for a 12-15k lb VTOL, dual-use, unmanned aircraft (UAS/UAV) and is expected to last for approximately 4-6 months but could open up to additional projects.

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.

Essential Skills

• 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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with composites is strongly preferred and will distinguish candidates.

• Engineers with a few years of experience and NX knowledge are potential candidates, as long as they are good focusing on CAD-centric work duties.

Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid or onsite work environment. Join a team engaged in cutting-edge UAS design, with exposure to innovative projects from various industries. Be part of an exciting opportunity to work with top industry leaders and gain great exposure to new designs.

We may consider non-local talent with the proper combined experience of NX drafting and design, composites drawings, and aerospace or adjacent industries (automotive, racing, space).

Pay range is likely flexible upward for qualified candidates.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.