Cad Designer

About the role

This role focuses on drafting, mechanical design, and applying GD&T standards to support the development of solar arrays, antennas, and rotating mechanical assemblies for space applications. The CAD Designer operates in a small, agile aerospace environment focused on innovative deployable systems for satellites, including solar arrays, antennas, rotating mechanical assemblies, and membrane substrates. The team emphasizes open communication, collaboration, and a culture where contributions are visible and valued.

The workplace is located near recreational venues such as Topgolf and pickleball facilities, reflecting a team culture that enjoys social activities outside of work. Dress code is typically casual technical attire appropriate for an engineering and design office setting.

This is a fully onsite contract position based in Broomfield, CO.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate 2D and 3D models of aerospace components and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Produce detailed CAD drawings and engineering documentation that meet industry and project standards.
• Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to ensure proper fit, function, and manufacturability of parts and assemblies.
• Support the design and refinement of deployable systems such as solar arrays and antennas for satellites.
• Create and update mechanical designs for rotating assemblies and membrane substrate structures used in space applications.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and project teams to translate design requirements into clear and manufacturable CAD models.
• Review and revise drawings and models based on engineering feedback and design reviews.
• Ensure all CAD files, drawings, and documentation are organized and maintained according to internal standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design and drafting practices within an agile aerospace environment.

Requirements

• Proficiency in SolidWorks for both 2D drafting and 3D modeling.
• Hands-on experience with CAD drafting for mechanical components and assemblies.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and its application to engineering drawings.
• Experience designing or drafting within the aerospace industry.
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements and translate them into clear, accurate CAD models and drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Background in designing deployable systems such as solar arrays, antennas, or similar mechanical assemblies for satellites.
• Familiarity with rotating mechanical assemblies and membrane substrate structures used in space applications.
• Comfort working in a small, agile engineering team with direct communication and collaboration.
• Ability to adapt to a growing organization and support scaling from smaller to larger satellite platforms and constellations.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)