Radar CAD/CAM Engineer | 25% Travel | Active Secret

Caribou Thunder; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Health Insurance

401(k) with 6% Company Match

Flexible PTO & Work Schedule

Education & Certification Reimbursemen

Support for Military Leave

Work–Life Balance & Traditional Family

Job summary

Caribou Thunder is seeking a CAD/CAM Engineer to support next-generation radar systems in a defense-focused role. You will develop and release detailed engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, and assembly documentation while keeping ASME-compliant records and configuration baselines.

This on-site position requires a DoD Secret clearance and up-to 25% travel. The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and systems teams, with PLM data management and ECOs

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of relevant experience with mechanical design or CAD in defense/aerospace contexts
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required at time of application
• Experience creating engineering drawings compliant with ASME standards
• Strong CAD modeling and drawing release experience
• Knowledge of GD&T and manufacturing documentation practices
• Excellent cross-functional communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and release engineering drawings, specifications, and as-built documentation
• Create and modify 3D CAD models, assemblies, and drawings using industry-standard software
• Ensure documentation complies with ASME drafting standards and customer requirements
• Review drawings for accuracy, tolerances, and configuration consistency
• Identify design discrepancies and coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, systems, manufacturing, and CM teams to maintain baselines
• Maintain BOMs, drawing hierarchies, and product structures for configuration management
• Support PLM processes, data revision control, and technical documentation across the lifecycle
• Coordinate with production to ensure documentation reflects hardware
• Participate in design reviews, peer reviews, and audits
• Assist in investigations related to design verification and manufacturing issues
• Contribute to process improvements for documentation quality and lifecycle efficiency

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation

GD&T

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or related technical discipline

Tools

Siemens NX

PTC Creo

SolidWorks

SIEMENS Teamcenter

Windchill

Enovia / ARAS

Job description

Caribou Thunder is seeking a CAD/CAM Engineer to support next-generation radar systems in a defense-focused role. You will develop and release detailed engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, and assembly documentation while keeping ASME-compliant records and configuration baselines.

This on-site position requires a DoD Secret clearance and up-to 25% travel. The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and systems teams, with PLM data management and ECOs