Mechanical Design/Drafters

Associates Systems LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Associates Systems LLC on-site in Houston seeks a CAD Designer Drafter to support NASA Johnson Space Center with SolidWorks-based design and drafting. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to interpret requirements and deliver compliant drawings, supporting design reviews and project reporting.

Ideal candidates bring 3–10 years of relevant experience, ASME Y14.5 proficiency, and strong communication. Proficiency in MS Office is expected; CAD data management skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–10 years relevant experience.
• Drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with mechanical designs and systems.
• CAD design experience using SolidWorks.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Proficient with MS Office (Teams, Word, Excel, PPT).

Responsibilities

• Support NASA Johnson Space Center design and drafting activities using SolidWorks CAD Software.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to interpret requirements and develop compliant design and drawing solutions.
• Contribute to the design, development, and analysis of technical systems and components.
• Produce engineering drawings per ASME Y14 and NASA/JSC standards.
• Prepare documentation and present design work during formal design reviews; participate in project meetings and generate reports.
• Create and maintain all CAD files and design documentation within the CAD Data Management System.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical design

ASME Y14.5

Communication

MS Office basics

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD Data Management System

Job description

Designer / Drafter – Aero/Spacecraft Exp

ONSITE No Remote is available for this position

4-6 plus months

US Citizen/Permanent Residents

The CAD Designer Drafter will:

• Support NASA Johnson Space Center design and drafting activities using SolidWorks CAD Software.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to interpret requirements and develop compliant design and drawing solutions.
• Contribute to the design, development, and analysis of technical systems and components.
• Produce engineering drawings in accordance with ASME Y14 and applicable NASA/JSC standards.
• Prepare documentation and present design work during formal design reviews.
  Participate in project meetings and generate required reports.
• Create and maintain all CAD files and design documentation within the CAD Data Management System.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requisition Qualifications:

• Typically requires a HS Diploma or its equivalent.
• Additional 3-10years of relevant experience.
• Must have the ability to produce drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5.
• Must have experience of mechanical designs, technical products and systems.
• Must have CAD design experience using SolidWorks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with MS office Products (MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Requisition Preferences:

• Minimum 2 years' experience using SolidWorks CAD software
• Experience using CAD Data Management Systems
• Familiarization with JSC Fabrication Tolerances and Practices