CADD Technologist Albuquerque, NM Posted today

NANA Regional Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima seeks a CADD Technologist to design components for next-generation accelerators and pulsed power machines, creating 3D models and drawings in collaboration with engineers and scientists. The role focuses on applying engineering principles to meet fit, form, and function requirements in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with 3+ years of CADD experience and proficiency in 3D modeling, GD&T, and Creo/PDMLink.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus three or more years of directly related experience in CADD.
• Proficiency in creating mechanical product design definition to include 3D solid models and mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency with PTC Creo, PDMLink (Windchill), and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models and drawings to build next generation accelerators and pulsed power machines.
• Partner with engineers and scientists in developing designs.
• Partner with engineers to discuss and interpret design concepts and identify requirements of detailed working drawings.
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, and suppliers to discuss design, schedule, manufacturing processes and materials selections to ensure contractual agreements are understood and achievable.
• Manage documentation in collaborative engineering environment using product data management tools along with engineering authorization and approval processes and procedures.

Skills

CAD design

3D modeling

GD&T

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

PTC Creo

PDMLink (Windchill)

Job description

We are seeking a CADD Technologist to join our dynamic team of engineers and scientists developing groundbreaking technologies in one of our Pulsed Power Sciences Departments! Are you passionate about mechanical design and the creation and configuration management of 3D models and detailed drawings? If so, you will want to consider this opportunity to design new components applying engineering principles and processes to satisfy fit, form and function requirements in collaborative environment with engineering and design partners.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite 100% of the time at the Albuquerque, NM site.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models and drawings to build next generation accelerators and pulsed power machines.

• Partner with engineers and scientist in developing designs.

• Partner with engineers to discuss and interpret design concepts and identify requirements of detailed working drawings.

• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, and suppliers to discuss design, schedule, manufacturing processes and materials selections to ensure contractual agreements are understood and achievable.

• Manage documentation in collaborative engineering environment using product data management tools along with engineering authorization and approval processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus three or more years of directly related experience in Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficiency in creating mechanical product design definition to include 3D solid models and mechanical drawings.

• Proficiency with PTC/CREO, PDMLink (Windchill), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

• Experience with foundational engineering principles related to design, manufacturing, configuration management and analysis.

• Experience with Model Based Design (MBD) practices.

• Ability to work in energetic and high-performance teaming environment.

• Must be able to independently seek definition, evaluate, analyze, and then realize mechanical designs, definitions, and products.

• Excellent communication skills with ability to present to diverse audience.

Physical Demands

• If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sub-contractor you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

• If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sub-contractor, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID: 2026-24312

Work Type: On-Site

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).