Lead CAD Designer - SolidWorks for Aerospace & Space

CesiumAstro; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

CesiumAstro, a leader in satellite communication hardware, seeks a Principal CAD Designer in Westminster, CO. You'll deliver advanced CAD design in SolidWorks, maintain 3D models, drawings, and BOMs, ensure GD&T compliance, and support ECOs within a fast-paced aerospace product development environment.

You'll mentor junior designers and manage PDM workflows while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive design integrity and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in drafting or related field.
• 7+ years CAD design and drafting in aerospace/manufacturing.
• Advanced SolidWorks proficiency with drawings and assemblies.
• Knowledge of GD&T and documentation best practices.
• Experience with Jira or similar workflow tools.
• Experience with BOM, ERP/PLM systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced CAD drafting and design support through product lifecycle.
• Create and maintain 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and BOMs.
• Ensure compliance with GD&T and company standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and programs.
• Manage and release ECOs/ECRs and maintain CAD documentation.
• Mentor junior designers and optimize CAD processes.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD drafting

GD&T

PDM workflows

BOM management

Jira

Engineering change control

ERP/PLM knowledge

Education

Associate degree or technical cert

Tools

SolidWorks

DraftSight

Lucidchart/Draw.io

SAP/Windchill/ENOVIA

Job description

CesiumAstro, a leader in satellite communication hardware, seeks a Principal CAD Designer in Westminster, CO. You'll deliver advanced CAD design in SolidWorks, maintain 3D models, drawings, and BOMs, ensure GD&T compliance, and support ECOs within a fast-paced aerospace product development environment.

You'll mentor junior designers and manage PDM workflows while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive design integrity and documentation standards.