CAD Drafter

SpaceX; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a CAD Drafter to translate engineering intent into 3D models and released drawings for Starbase infrastructure. You will support design and analyses, collaborate with multi-discipline teams, and ensure drawings meet SpaceX processes for fabrication and revisions.

The role emphasizes CAD proficiency, NX experience, and the ability to manage multiple assignments to tight schedules while following engineers’ instructions and standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Associate degree in drafting or design preferred.
• 5+ years of CAD experience preferred.
• Experience with NX is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of mechanical and fluid ground systems.
• Develop 3D models to support launch engineering design and analyses.
• Prepare and release new hardware assembly drawings and revise existing drawings.
• Update existing designs to improve manufacturability.
• Modify CAD models and create drawing revisions as required.

Skills

CAD drafting

3D modeling

Reading drawings

Time management

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in drafting or design

High school diploma

Tools

NX

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 manufacturability
• 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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