CAD Designer Drafter

Amentum•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

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

HS Diploma or its equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of experience in a field or in a related area, OR AAS degree, plus an additional 5 - 10 years of relevant experience.
Ability to produce drawings conforming to ASME Y14.5.
Experience of mechanical designs, technical products and systems.
CAD design experience using SolidWorks.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficient with MS office Products (MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
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.