Senior CAD Design Engineer – Optical Systems

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies is seeking a senior CAD designer to lead design solutions for structural components and assemblies used in high‑tech aerospace and defense platforms. You will develop layouts, sketches, and drawings with CAD systems, while guiding junior staff and ensuring compliance with ASME Y14.5 and customer specifications.

The role emphasizes independent work, cross‑functional collaboration, and maintaining design documentation.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an Associates degree or a certificate in ProEngineer, Solidworks or NX with 13+ years of CAD experience.
• Must understand engineering design concepts and ASME Y14.5 drawing principles.
• Ability to coordinate work phases and provide solutions to complex problems.
• Strong communication, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide design solutions for assigned structural products and components.
• Lead design efforts for medium projects and coordinate with engineering staff.
• Create layouts, sketches, and drawings for devices, mechanisms, and structures.
• Mentor less experienced designers and ensure CAD standards compliance.
• Maintain currency in CAD techniques, ASME Y14.5, and design software tools.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree/certificate in CAD or engineering

Tools

ProEngineer

SolidWorks

NX

ASME Y14.5

Job description

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies is seeking a senior CAD designer to lead design solutions for structural components and assemblies used in high‑tech aerospace and defense platforms. You will develop layouts, sketches, and drawings with CAD systems, while guiding junior staff and ensuring compliance with ASME Y14.5 and customer specifications.

The role emphasizes independent work, cross‑functional collaboration, and maintaining design documentation.