Senior Aircraft Layout & CAD Architect

Colonial Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Sr. Aircraft Layout & CAD Engineer to support aircraft configuration development and vehicle integration. You will develop 3D CAD layouts for integration, support packaging studies, and coordinate with Flight Sciences for design reviews.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in aerospace/mechanical engineering and 5+ years of experience with CATIA v6 and aircraft layouts. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering is required.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience in aircraft layouts or vehicle integration.
• Experience developing layouts, CAD models, or installation studies.
• Experience with CATIA v6 or similar 3D CAD software is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D CAD layouts for aircraft level integration, including major system interfaces.
• Prepare CAD-based layouts, drawings, sections, and visual materials for reviews.
• Review geometry and packaging to identify risks and inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with Flight Sciences and other groups to support design reviews and studies.

Skills

CAD modeling

Vehicle integration

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Layout optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

CATIA v6

Job description

Colonial Group seeks a Sr. Aircraft Layout & CAD Engineer to support aircraft configuration development and vehicle integration. You will develop 3D CAD layouts for integration, support packaging studies, and coordinate with Flight Sciences for design reviews.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in aerospace/mechanical engineering and 5+ years of experience with CATIA v6 and aircraft layouts. Travel up to 25% may be required.