Mechanical or Electrical Design/Drafters

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

Job summary

Associates Systems LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a CAD Designer/Drafter with aerospace experience to support NASA Johnson Space Center spacesuit design and drafting using SolidWorks. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to interpret requirements and deliver compliant design and drawing solutions.

The role requires a HS diploma or AAS with 5–10 years of relevant experience, capability to produce drawings per ASME Y14.5, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or its equivalent.
• AAS degree plus 5–10 years relevant experience.
• Must 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.

Responsibilities

• Support NASA Johnson Space Center spacesuit 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.

Skills

SolidWorks

Technical drawing

ASME Y14.5

Interdisciplinary collaboration

MS Office

Communication

Education

HS Diploma

AAS degree

Tools

CAD Data Management System

Job description

Mechanical or Electrical Design/Drafters

• Houston, TX

Designer / Drafter – Aero/Spacecraft Exp

ONSITE No Remote is available for this position.

4 plus months

US Citizen/Permanent Residents

Aerospace/Spacecraft Hardware Design exp preferred

CAD Designer Drafter will:

• Support NASA Johnson Space Center spacesuit 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.


• AAS degree, plus an additional 5-10years 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:

• Experience with Space Suit components and designs


• Minimum 2 years' experience using SolidWorks CAD software


• Experience using CAD Data Management Systems


• Familiarization with JSC Fabrication Tolerances and Practices