CAD Engineer/Librarian Associate (Fall 2026)

Cantos Ventures; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pow.bio is hiring a CAD Engineer Associate for Fall 2026 to work on spacecraft design. The role involves modeling components, improving design libraries, and ensuring efficient design practices. Candidates should hold a B.S. degree or be pursuing an M.S. in mechanical or aerospace fields and have experience with SolidWorks. This is a salaried position at $1,925 per week. Emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the workplace is a core value of Pow.bio.

Qualifications

• Hold a four-year B.S. degree or pursuing an M.S. in a relevant technical field.
• Passion for hardware development in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with SolidWorks and GD+T.

Responsibilities

• Model and draw components for spacecraft and supporting structures.
• Maintain and improve design library and data infrastructure.
• Document practices for efficient design.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD+T

Hardware development

Education

B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or equivalent

M.S. in relevant fields

Job description

CAD Engineer Associate (Fall 2026)

As an Associate, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems — we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on complex projects, no matter their seniority. Many past interns and associates have designed and tested hardware/software that have gone to space, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.

Associate positions at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for new grads who have graduated from a four-year university. If you have not already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to our internship program.

If you are still a college student, please apply to join us as an Intern.

Role

• Model and draw components, structures, and manifolds for the spacecraft and its supporting structures
• Maintain and improve our design library and data infrastructure
• Develop, ideate, and document considerate practices that enable good and efficient design

Requirements

• Hold a four-year B.S. degree or currently pursuing a M.S. in either mechanical, aerospace, or an equivalent technical degree like physics, applied math, or industrial design
• Has a passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment with hands-on development
• Experience with SolidWorks
• Experience with GD+T and engineering drawings

Bonus

• Experience with design of complex assemblies and components
• Experience in the design of spaceflight components and/or vacuum compatible systems
• Experience with surface modeling

Base salary: $1,925 per week.

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.