CAD Designer Engineer - III

About the role

The CAD Drafter/Designer will develop, modify, and release engineering models, assemblies, and drawings for umbilical systems, ground testing equipment, launch pad structures, and transportation/handling tooling. This role requires proficiency in Creo and adherence to established modeling conventions and configuration management (CN) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Umbilical Systems: Develop and release CN-controlled designs, models, and drawings for umbilical assemblies, retraction/release mechanisms, and routing hardware; define and document umbilical interfaces with vehicle, payload, and ground support equipment, including connector pinouts and fluid line schematics.
• Creo Support: Develop, modify, and maintain Creo models, assemblies, and drawings in compliance with company modeling conventions and configuration management requirements; perform model checks, design reviews, and CN release activities to ensure conformance with applicable engineering standards.
• Ground Testing Equipment: Develop and release CN-controlled designs, models, and drawings for test fixtures, stands, and supporting instrumentation hardware; define test equipment interfaces with units under test, including mechanical, fluid, and electrical connections.
• Launch Pad Structures & Infrastructure: Develop and release CN-controlled designs, models, and drawings for launch pad structures, mechanical systems, and integrated infrastructure; define and document interfaces between launch pad systems, vehicles, and supporting ground equipment.
• Transportation & Handling Tooling: Develop and release CN-controlled designs, models, and drawings for lifting fixtures, transport frames, handling rings, and associated tooling; define tooling interfaces and operational requirements, including rigging points, load paths, and handling procedures.
• General Responsibilities: Generate detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) standards; maintain product data and configuration management through CN-controlled release processes; collaborate with stress analysts and design engineers to incorporate analysis-driven design changes; support design reviews, drawing updates, and engineering documentation activities throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Creo (Pro/ENGINEER) for modeling, assemblies, and drawing creation.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 drafting standards.
• Experience with configuration management and engineering change/release processes.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with NASA MSFC modeling conventions and standards.
• Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with fluid line schematics, electrical connector pinouts, and interface documentation.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience designing ground support equipment, tooling, or launch pad structures.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with data exchange and model translation between organizations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Voluntary plans
• 401(k) plan participation

Pay

$72 - $77 per hour