CAD Drafter

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a CAD Drafter to support Starbase infrastructure, turning engineering intent into 3D models and released drawings for new construction and existing facilities. The role focuses on mechanical and fluid ground systems, creating accurate 3D models and 2D drawings while adhering to SpaceX processes and scheduling constraints, with collaboration across multi-discipline teams.

Based at SpaceX Starbase in Brownsville, TX, you will collaborate with launch engineering to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience creating architectural construction documents including plans, elevations, sections, and details.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling and 2D drafting.
• Ability to follow engineers' instructions and work with cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of mechanical and fluid ground systems for Starship operations.
• Develop 3D models to support engineering design and analyses.
• Prepare and release hardware drawings and revise existing drawings per engineering requests.
• Update designs to improve manufacturability and create drawing revisions.
• Modify CAD models and manage drawing revisions as required.

Skills

CAD drafting

3D modeling

Reading drawings

Time management

Team coordination

NX

Education

Associate degree in drafting or design

Tools

NX

3D modeling software

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

CAD DRAFTER

The Starbase Infrastructure team designs and builds the civil, mechanical, and fluid systems that make Starship operations possible at Starbase. As a CAD Drafter, you will turn engineering intent into 3D models and released drawings so new construction and existing infrastructure can be designed, fabricated, and revised at the speed of the site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the design and development of mechanical and fluid ground systems in support of SpaceX Starship launch engineering and operations
• Work with multi-discipline project teams to develop 3D models to support launch engineering design and analyses
• Follow defined SpaceX processes to prepare and release new hardware assembly drawings, and revise existing drawings as requested by launch engineering
• Update existing designs and models to improve manufacturabilitye
• Modify existing CAD models and create drawing revisions as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of experience creating architectural construction documents including plans, elevations, sections, and details

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree in drafting or design
• 5+ years of CAD experience
• Experience with NX
• Experience with machining, welding, sheet metal, and precision measurement equipment and techniques
• Experience with assembly or repair of complex mechanical components
• Experience creating 3D models and 2D orthographic drawings from rough sketches or similar informal input (i.e. verbal instruction, "design a rectangular plate to mate with 01234567-005 using fixed fasteners")
• Ability to understand and follow instructions from engineers
• Basic knowledge of common materials (e.g. aluminum, steel, stainless, non-ferrous)
• Basic knowledge of standard shapes (e.g. angle, plate, tubing, beams, etc.)
• Strong time management skills; ability to adhere to a fixed schedule for delivery of models and drawings
• Ability to multitask and plan and execute multiple assignments in an organized manner

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. * 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. * 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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