CAD Designer Drafter
About The Position
This is a temporary position not to exceed 26 weeks. The CAD Designer Drafter will support NASA Johnson Space Center spacesuit design and drafting activities using SolidWorks CAD Software. The role involves collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to interpret requirements and develop compliant design and drawing solutions, contributing to the design, development, and analysis of technical systems and components. The position requires producing engineering drawings in accordance with ASME Y14 and applicable NASA/JSC standards, preparing documentation, and presenting design work during formal design reviews. The CAD Designer Drafter will also participate in project meetings, generate required reports, and create and maintain all CAD files and design documentation within the CAD Data Management System. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Typically requires a HS Diploma or its equivalent.
- AAS degree, plus an additional 5 - 10 years of relevant experience.
- Must have the ability to produce drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5.
- Must have experience of mechanical designs, technical products and systems.
- Must have CAD design experience using SolidWorks
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient with MS office Products (MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Space Suit components and designs
- Minimum 2 years' experience using SolidWorks CAD software
- Experience using CAD Data Management Systems
- Familiarization with JSC Fabrication Tolerances and Practices
Responsibilities
- Support NASA Johnson Space Center spacesuit design and drafting activities using SolidWorks CAD Software.
- Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to interpret requirements and develop compliant design and drawing solutions.
- Contribute to the design, development, and analysis of technical systems and components.
- Produce engineering drawings in accordance with ASME Y14 and applicable NASA/JSC standards.
- Prepare documentation and present design work during formal design reviews.
- Participate in project meetings and generate required reports.
- Create and maintain all CAD files and design documentation within the CAD Data Management System.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
