Technical Designer – CAD III, Structures

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. Preparing design layouts, creating detail part and assembly drawings/MBDs, and releasing data sets using CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeLos Angeles • Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $39,340 - $55,070 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparing design layouts, creating detail part and assembly drawings/MBDs, and releasing data sets using CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
Reviewing engineering drawing and designs to ensure alignment to established specifications and standards.
Supporting engineering teams in the development with mechanical layout and detail design and drawing for structural detail parts and assemblies.
Applying relevant company (design, drafting, parts) techniques to plan, layout, and maintain data depicting engineering designs (detail, assembly and installation drawings or datasets).
Implementing engineering and manufacturing standard methodologies to achieve a balanced approach to cost, schedule and performance requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design.
4+ years of experience in aerospace development or similar industry.
Proficiency in drawing generation and release processes using Creo Parametric and Windchill.
Proficiency in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).
Experience managing large CAD assemblies, BOMs, ICMs, and skeletons.
Experience in designing spacecraft primary structure, secondary structure, and component mounting hardware.
Experience working in a cross-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce world-class engineered products.
Excellent attention to detail and task ownership.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
Bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.

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Hard Skills & Tools

CADProduct Lifecycle Managementdrawing generationCreo ParametricWindchillstandard fitstolerance stacksGD&T analysisBOMsICMs

Soft Skills

attention to detailtask ownershipwritten communicationverbal communication

Certifications

Associate degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design