Lead CAD Designer - Aerospace SolidWorks & PDM

CesiumAstro; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Principal CAD Designer to develop and maintain detailed 3D models, drawings, and technical documentation for satellites and aerospace systems. You will ensure accuracy, configuration control, and compliance with engineering standards while supporting design execution across cross-functional teams.

The role requires advanced SolidWorks skills, GD&T expertise, and experience managing CAD data in PDM/PLM systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in drafting, design technology, mechanical design, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive CAD design and drafting experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or product development.
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks for parts, assemblies, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced CAD drafting and design support across the product development lifecycle using SolidWorks.
• Create and modify 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Ensure drawings meet GD&T, standards, and company procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams for design releases.
• Manage mechanical CAD files, BOM structures, and drawing release processes in PDM/PLM systems.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

Drafting standards

BOM management

Jira

ERP/PLM knowledge

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting/Engineering Technology

Tools

DraftSight

Lucidchart

Draw.io

Jira

SAP

Windchill

ENOVIA

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Principal CAD Designer to develop and maintain detailed 3D models, drawings, and technical documentation for satellites and aerospace systems. You will ensure accuracy, configuration control, and compliance with engineering standards while supporting design execution across cross-functional teams.

The role requires advanced SolidWorks skills, GD&T expertise, and experience managing CAD data in PDM/PLM systems.