Spaceflight Mechanical CAD Designer (2-Year)

Aegis Aerospace, Inc.; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Aegis Aerospace invites a skilled Mechanical Designer to join the Webster, TX project team. You will design mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks, coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams, and drive design for manufacturing improvements for flight hardware.

The role involves handling drawings, ECNs, BOM accuracy, and supporting test procedures while aligning with safety reviews and project milestones.

Qualifications

• 5+ years proficiency in solid modeling CAD software for mechanical structures, mechanisms, or assemblies.
• 3+ years proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modeling, assemblies, and 2-D drafting) and SolidWorks PDM for data/workflow management.
• Experience designing for manufacturing processes such as milling, turning, and fabrication.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and its application in industrial production environments.
• Experience in formal change management processes, configuration management, and BOM accuracy within ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and complex assemblies using SolidWorks and company tools.
• Apply DFM/ DFA principles to optimize designs for cost and manufacturability.
• Prepare and release 2-D drawings with GD&T to ensure accuracy and schedules.
• Manage engineering change lifecycle and PDM-based version control.
• Support safety documentation and cross-functional collaboration to meet milestones.

Skills

CAD proficiency

GD&T knowledge

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Aegis Aerospace invites a skilled Mechanical Designer to join the Webster, TX project team. You will design mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks, coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams, and drive design for manufacturing improvements for flight hardware.

The role involves handling drawings, ECNs, BOM accuracy, and supporting test procedures while aligning with safety reviews and project milestones.