CesiumAstro
Mechanical
PrincipalCADDesigner
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“Principal CAD Designer at CesiumAstro. Skills: CAD design, SolidWorks, 3D modeling, Engineering drawings. Provide advanced CAD drafting support. Provide advanced CAD design support”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Analytical; Problem-solving; Root cause analysis
U. S. citizen, Permanent resident, Conditional resident, Asylee, Refugee
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years CAD design experience, Advanced SolidWorks proficiency, GD&T understanding, Mechanical drafting standards knowledge, Engineering documentation best practices knowledge, Technical diagramming proficiency, Drafting tools proficiency, Issue tracking tools experience, Workflow management tools experience, Engineering change control knowledge, Configuration management principles knowledge, Interpret engineering specifications, Interpret manufacturing requirements, Interpret technical documentation, Create BOM structures, Manage BOM structures, Create hardware documentation, Manage hardware documentation, Troubleshooting skills, Analytical skills, Problem-solving skills, CAD models troubleshooting, Engineering documentation workflows troubleshooting, Exceptional attention to detail, Organizational skills, Commitment to documentation accuracy
Nice to Have
Associate's degree or technical certification, ERP systems exposure, PLM systems exposure, SAP exposure, Windchill exposure, ENOVIA exposure, Mechanical proficiency, Manufacturing techniques understanding, Mechanical assembly techniques understanding, ASME Y14.5 knowledge, ASME Y14.100 knowledge, Design electronic packages experience, Design ground structures experience, Design mechanisms experience, Design composite structures experience, Aerospace electronics design experience, Automotive electronics design experience
What You'll Do.
Provide advanced CAD drafting support
Provide advanced CAD design support
Develop detailed 3D models
Modify detailed 3D models
Maintain detailed 3D models
Develop engineering drawings
Modify engineering drawings
Maintain engineering drawings
Develop technical documentation
Modify technical documentation
Maintain technical documentation
Ensure configuration control
Ensure compliance with standards
Support engineering teams
Implement engineering changes
Improve CAD processes
Improve documentation practices
Generate engineering drawings
Generate technical documentation
Ensure compliance with standards
Ensure compliance with drafting practices
Ensure compliance with GD&T
Ensure compliance with procedures
Collaborate with engineering teams
Collaborate with manufacturing teams
Collaborate with quality teams
Collaborate with program teams
Support design development
Support product release
Support prototype design updates
Support development design updates
Support production design updates
Manage mechanical CAD files
Manage engineering drawings
Manage digital design documentation
Administer file structures
Administer version control
Administer drawing release processes
Prepare Engineering Change Orders
Process Engineering Change Orders
Incorporate Engineering Change Orders
Maintain BOM structures
Maintain hardware configurations
Ensure configuration control
Ensure traceability of documentation
Identify design issues
Identify drawing discrepancies
Identify configuration conflicts
Support corrective actions
Resolve technical drafting concerns
Resolve documentation concerns
Support root cause analysis
Support corrective action implementation
Support standardization of CAD processes
Support standardization of templates
Support standardization of libraries
Support standardization of workflows
Support continuous improvement of CAD processes
Support continuous improvement of templates
Support continuous improvement of libraries
Support continuous improvement of workflows
Assist developing drafting standards
Assist developing best practices
Assist developing design procedures
Provide technical guidance
Provide mentorship to junior designers
Provide mentorship to drafters
Support departmental initiatives
Analyze detailed technical drawings
Analyze engineering data
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Engineering teams; Manufacturing teams; Quality teams; Program teams; Cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
## Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Principal CAD Designer to our team. If you are great at what you do, enjoy working in a startup environment, and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you. In this position, you will be responsible for providing advanced CAD design and drafting support throughout the product development lifecycle. This role develops, modifies, and maintains detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation while ensuring accuracy, configuration control, and compliance with engineering standards. The Principal CAD Designer serves as a key technical resource supporting engineering teams through design execution, product data management, engineering change implementation, and continuous improvement of CAD processes and documentation practices. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical expertise in SolidWorks, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex design data in a fast-paced development environment. ## JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide
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