Senior CAD Designer

Front Door Defense; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CesiumAstro in Austin, Texas, seeks a Senior CAD Designer to deliver precise SolidWorks CAD drawings supporting aerospace hardware development. You will create models and drawings, ensure proper tolerances, and manage documentation for mechanical engineering projects.

The role requires 5+ years as a CAD Drafter, proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred), and the ability to read schematics and product specs.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a CAD Drafter
• Proficiency in CAD tools; SolidWorks preferred
• Experience generating/modifying product models, drawings, and documentation
• Ability to read schematics and product specifications
• Collaborates via MS Teams, Confluence, Jira
• Able to meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Provide CAD drawing support (SolidWorks) throughout product development process
• Generate/modify product models, drawings, and documentation
• Identify problems in CAD designs and provide corrective actions
• Manage mechanical digital data files and drawings
• Prepare and incorporate engineering change orders
• Input data and manage hardware structures in a Product Data Management tool (SolidWorks PDM)

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD drafting

Schematic reading

MS Teams

Confluence

Jira

Detail oriented

Written and spoken communication

Education

Technical degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior CAD Designer

Deliver precise SolidWorks CAD drawings to support aerospace hardware development

Location: Austin, Texas

Compensation: $40 - 47 USD / hour

About The Role

Senior Cad Designer

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Senior Cad Designer to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

In this role, you will be responsible for a wide range of Cad design assignments in support of the mechanical engineering team including the creation of models and/or drawings from Cad, sketches, notes, and other documentation provided by engineering staff. You will ensure that design documentation complies with the program requirements, organizational processes and industry standards, and will prepare accurate drawings with proper tolerances, dimensions, and instructions.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide Cad drawing support (SolidWorks Drawings) throughout the product development process.
• Generate and/or modify product's models, drawings, and documentation.
• Identify problems or issues in Cad designs and drawings and provide corrective actions.
• Manage and control mechanical digital data files and drawings.
• Prepare and incorporate engineering change orders.
• Input data and manage hardware structures in a Product Data Management tool (SolidWorks PDM).

Job Requirements And Minimum Qualifications

• Technical degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or similar, or, if no degree, 4 years of additional relevant experience is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Cad Drafter.
• Proficiency or expert knowledge in using Cad tools. Experience with SolidWorks is preferred.
• Experience generating and/or modifying product models, drawings, and documentation.
• Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, and product specifications.
• Comfortable with collaboration tools such as MS Teams, Confluence, and Jira.
• Ability to work well under deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• An eye for detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Strong mechanical proficiency and general understanding of manufacturing (CNC, 3D printing, etc.) and mechanical assembly techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable government and industry standards including ASME Y14.5 (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and ASME Y14.100 (Engineering Drawing Practices), and its application techniques.
• Previous experience in supporting the design of electronic packages, ground structures, mechanisms, and/or composite structures.
• Aerospace or automotive electronics design experience.

$39.55 - $46.74 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.