CAD Designer I

CesiumAstro•Westminster, CO

47d•$26 - $33

About The Position

CesiumAstro is seeking a CAD Designer I to support its mechanical engineering team in developing hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems. The role involves creating models and drawings from CAD, sketches, notes, and other documentation provided by engineering staff. The designer ensures design documentation complies with program requirements, organizational processes, and industry standards, and prepares accurate drawings with appropriate tolerances, dimensions, and instructions. The role may involve a varied workflow, including library management, CAD design, design review, and related tasks. Applicants must meet applicable U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations: they must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee or refugee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Requirements

Associate or technical degree in Computer Aided Design or an engineering-related field.
At least 1 year of experience in Computer Aided Design.
Proficiency in SolidWorks.
Experience generating or modifying product models, drawings, and documentation.
Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, and product specifications.
Comfort with collaboration tools such as MS Teams, Confluence, and Jira.
Ability to work well under deadlines.
Strong organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must meet the stated U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Strong mechanical proficiency and a general understanding of manufacturing, including CNC and 3D printing, 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 their application techniques.
Previous experience supporting the design of electronic packages, ground structures, mechanisms, or composite structures.
Aerospace or automotive electronics design experience.

Responsibilities

Provide SolidWorks drawing support throughout the product development process.
Generate and modify product 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).