CAD Drafter – Space Hardware Prototyping (CATIA)

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense seeks a skilled CAD engineer to support mechanical engineering through drawing packages, tooling concepts, and CAD models that guide prototyping and production. You will collaborate with machine shops, contribute to proposals, and assist with assembly and testing activities.

Your work strengthens engineering output, ensures clear documentation, and supports hardware development across prototype and production stages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Proficiency with CATIA CAD software.
• Direct composites experience.
• Experience creating CAD drawings and models.
• Familiar with drawing conventions and geometric tolerances.
• Ability to read drawings and technical diagrams.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving.
• Good communication and customer relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Creates drawing packages for hardware ranging from prototypes to final designs.
• Interfaces with machine shops to support hardware procurement.
• Supports proposals and presentations with CAD models and illustrations.
• Generates Bills of Materials for assemblies.
• Supports prototyping, hardware assembly, development, testing, and product qualification.

Skills

CATIA CAD

Composites experience

CAD drawings

Geometric tolerancing

Reading drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Office software

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Karman Space & Defense seeks a skilled CAD engineer to support mechanical engineering through drawing packages, tooling concepts, and CAD models that guide prototyping and production. You will collaborate with machine shops, contribute to proposals, and assist with assembly and testing activities.

Your work strengthens engineering output, ensures clear documentation, and supports hardware development across prototype and production stages.