CAD Technician

About CFD Research

Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Supports engineering tasks related to concept development, detailed design, fabrication, and prototyping of hardware.
• Facilitates effective communication between the engineering design team and the production/prototyping facility by generating accurate models, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Interacts with engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders, including government customers.
• Ensures designs translate effectively to fabrication and prototyping processes.

Requirements

• US Citizen and eligible for a Secret Clearance.
• High School Diploma, with an Associate’s Degree or Technical Certification in CAD, Drafting, Mechanical Design, or a related discipline preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in CAD modeling, drawing creation, and documentation.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience creating detailed part and assembly models, engineering drawings, facility layouts, and basic bills of materials.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods including machining, sheet metal, and basic fabrication processes.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO-based quality systems.
• Experience generating and maintaining Technical Data Packages (TDPs).
• Experience with ASME standards and GD&T.
• Experience supporting prototype builds and incorporating redlines or as-built updates.
• Exposure to aerospace or defense hardware.
• Experience working with or around CNC machining and prototyping equipment.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO-based quality systems.
• Experience generating and maintaining Technical Data Packages (TDPs).
• Experience with ASME standards and GD&T.
• Experience supporting prototype builds and incorporating redlines or as-built updates.
• Exposure to aerospace or defense hardware.
• Experience working with or around CNC machining and prototyping equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance.
• Group and individual bonuses awarded for exceptional performance.