ECAD Designer - (AECADD102026.1)

Cimarron•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cimarron is seeking an ECAD Designer to join Axiom Space’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle program in support of NASA’s LTVS contract. This full-time, onsite position is based at Axiom Space’s Houston facility and offers the opportunity to convert to a direct Axiom Space position. The designer will manage the program’s Altium environment, perform PCB layout, and own the release of Class-I harness drawings for the electrical engineering team. The role involves PCB layout for LTV electronics, including multilayer and mixed-signal boards; management of Altium projects, libraries, and part databases; preparation of fabrication and assembly packages; and creation, checking, and release of Class-I wire harness drawings. The designer will coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams on design constraints and design for manufacturability, support design reviews, and maintain configuration control of ECAD data. Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration. Candidates must be able to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, including testing for marijuana use. Cimarron describes itself as a global solutions company focused on customer-driven requirements, with an entrepreneurial spirit and emphasis on skilled employees, innovative technologies, and quality products and services. The company states that it recognizes employee contributions and offers competitive salaries and benefits. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident due to facility security requirements.
Be able to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, including testing for marijuana use.
Have 5 or more years of PCB layout experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Be proficient in Altium Designer, including library and project management.
Have experience with harness design tools; the posting notes that the program’s tool is to be confirmed.
Have working knowledge of harness standards NASA-STD-8739.4 and IPC/WHMA-A-620.
Have working knowledge of IPC design standards IPC-2221 and IPC-7351.
Be proficient with SolidWorks for mechanical design.
Be proficient with SolidWorks Electrical for schematic development.
Have an associate’s degree or technical certification in electronics, drafting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace or spaceflight hardware experience.
Class-I or flight harness experience.
Rigid-flex or impedance-controlled layout experience.
Familiarity with PDM/PLM release processes.

Responsibilities

Perform PCB layout for LTV electronics, including multilayer and mixed-signal boards.
Manage Altium projects, libraries, and part databases, including symbols, footprints, and 3D models.
Generate fabrication and assembly packages, including Gerbers, drill files, bills of materials, and assembly drawings.
Create, check, and release Class-I wire harness drawings.
Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams on design constraints and design for manufacturability.
Support design reviews.
Maintain configuration control of ECAD data.
Perform other duties as assigned.