Mechanical CAD Drafter (Staff or Principal)
Core
Producing precise, production-ready mechanical drawings and documentation for spacecraft hardware, ground support equipment, and structural assemblies to support design, manufacturing, and assembly phases.
Role type
Staff/Principal Mechanical CAD Drafter (Aerospace/Defense)
Builds
Flight hardware, ground support equipment (GSE), and structural assemblies for autonomous spacecraft and interceptors.
Domain
Aerospace and Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical GD&T principles, NX (Siemens) CAD, manufacturing process familiarity, configuration management, PLM systems, aerospace drawing standards (ASME Y14.5, MIL-STD-100), mentorship
Preferred skills
Spacecraft/satellite/defense hardware experience, drafting standards definition, assembly storyboarding, startup/fast-paced environment experience
Technologies
NX (Siemens), SolidWorks, Windchill, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Lead development of complex multi-level drawing packages for flight hardware and GSE; translate engineering inputs into precise technical drawings; partner with engineers to drive design-for-manufacturability; prepare formal drawing packages for design reviews; oversee drawing release and revision processes; support fabrication and assembly; mentor junior drafters; establish and enforce drafting standards (Principal level)
Seniority
Staff (10+ years) / Principal (12+ years), hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities