Lead Space Vehicle Mechanical Engineer
EEOC
Senior CAD Design Engineer
Lambda
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $180,000 - $270,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
Airflow
About the role
- Independently develop and refine CAD drawings for high-density data center power distribution systems, including PDU layouts, whip routing, RPP placements, and power distribution pathways. Apply engineering judgment to optimize load balance, redundancy, and scalability while maintaining constructability and safety.
- Design and coordinate advanced cooling system layouts covering CRAC/CRAH placements, airflow and containment optimization, and sensor integration. Lead the creation of detailed liquid cooling system designs—CDU placements, piping networks, and rack-level cooling distribution—ensuring designs meet evolving high-performance computing requirements.
- Design complex overhead cabling and support systems including ladder racks, baskets, trays, and structured cabling routes. Anticipate and resolve clashes through spatial modeling and maintain proper segregation between power and data pathways.
- Produce precise floor plans for high-density cabinet layouts, network gear placement, and service clearances. Incorporate operational access, thermal management, and compliance requirements while maximizing spatial efficiency.
- Generate detailed P&IDs for liquid cooling networks, including supply/return piping, manifolds, and isolation valve configurations. Evaluate system integration and propose design optimizations based on operational insight and scalability considerations.
- Develop construction-ready drawings—plans, sections, elevations, and details—with minimal supervision. Establish, refine, and maintain Lambda’s drawing templates, symbol libraries, and documentation standards to ensure uniformity and accuracy across projects.
- Interface with senior mechanical, electrical, and network engineering peers to align and validate multidisciplinary designs. Lead or contribute to design review meetings, resolving conflicts proactively and incorporating cross-functional input efficiently.
- Build high-fidelity 3D models to identify spatial conflicts, validate constructability, and support coordination with construction partners. Produce visualizations and renderings for internal reviews and stakeholder presentations.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Lambda’s CAD and documentation standards. Leverage experience to identify opportunities for workflow efficiency, tool enhancement, and cross-project consistency.
- Perform rigorous peer reviews of drawings and models to verify technical accuracy, completeness, and adherence to codes and standards. Mentor junior designers on best practices and design review methodologies.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting & Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
- 6–9 years of experience in CAD design and documentation, ideally in data center, mission-critical, or advanced industrial facilities.
- High proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and 3D modeling platforms (Navisworks, AutoCAD 3D, or similar).
- Strong working knowledge of data center systems including PDUs, RPPs, UPS, CRAC/CRAH, and direct liquid cooling infrastructure.
- Solid understanding of MEP design principles, construction documentation workflows, and field constructability.
- Familiarity with industry codes and best practices (NEC, ASHRAE, TIA/EIA).
- Experience using design coordination and project management tools (Smartsheet, Jira, Procore, Google Workspace).
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise judgment, and adapt designs to novel challenges in high-performance computing environments.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Wellness and Commuter stipends for select roles
- 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
- Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually use
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
CAD designPDU layoutswhip routingRPP placementsliquid cooling system designP&IDs3D modelingspatial modelingthermal managementMEP design principles
Soft skills
independent workengineering judgmentproblem-solvingmentoringcollaborationcommunicationdesign reviewadaptabilityworkflow efficiencyattention to detail
