CAD Drafter I – Ground Support Equipment
Core
Develop, maintain, and release engineering drawings, 3D parametric models, and Model-Based Definition (MBD) datasets for ground support equipment serving New Glenn launch operations and test facilities.
Role type
Entry-level CAD Drafter I (Mechanical/Structural/Fluid/Electrical support)
Builds
Ground support hardware including launch pad accessories, test stands, transportation equipment, and manufacturing tooling for spaceflight operations.
Domain
Aerospace / Ground Support Equipment / Mechanical Design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
3D parametric modeling, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), ASME drafting standards, mechanical design integration, fluid system layout, electrical panel layout, PLM data management
Preferred skills
PTC Creo Parametric, Windchill PLM, Model-Based Definition (MBD), piping/tubing design, AutoCAD Electrical, AI-assisted design tools, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
Technologies
PTC Creo Parametric 12, Windchill PLM, ASME Y14 series standards
Responsibilities
Create and maintain detail part and assembly models and drawings; Support MBD datasets with 3D annotations and semantic PMI; Assist with mechanical/structural design layouts including steel frameworks and custom machine assemblies; Support fluid system design including piping routes and tubing assemblies; Contribute to electrical system design including enclosure assemblies and cable tray routing; Review engineering drawings to ensure alignment with specifications and drafting standards.
Seniority
Entry-level, mentored IC